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Microbiology

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Set 11 Physical And Chemical Agents For Microbial Control

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Endospores can be killed by

A)dry heat at 170°C for 2 hours.
B)incineration.
C)glutaldehyde for 8 or more hours.
D)ethylene oxide for 3 or more hours.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Question 2

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Microbiological contaminants are best described as

A)unwanted microbes present on or in a substance.
B)any and all microbes present on or in a substance.
C)pathogenic microbes present on or in a substance.
D)vegetative microbes present on or in a substance.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The process of using a cleansing technique to mechanically remove and reduce microorganisms and debris to safe levels is

A)disinfection.
B)sterilization.
C)antisepsis.
D)sanitization.
E)degermation.

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