Chapter 5: Control Of Microbial Growth

Question 1

Sterilization

Answer 1

Removal of ALL microorganisms including endospores and viruses.
(Doesn’t consider prions)

Question 2

Disinfection

Answer 2

Elimination of MOST pathogens. Some viable microbes may remain.

Question 3

Disinfectants

Answer 3

Used on inanimate objects.

Question 4

Antiseptics

Answer 4

Used on living tissue.

Question 5

Pasteurization

Answer 5

Brief heating to reduce number of spoilage organisms, and destroy pathogens. (Foods and inanimate objects)

Question 6

Decontamination

Answer 6

Reduce pathogens to levels considered safe to handle through

• hand washing
• heating
• use of disinfectants

Question 7

Sanitation

Answer 7

Reduce microbes populations to meet accepted health standards.

Question 8

Perservation

Answer 8

Delaying spoilage of foods and other perishable products. Adjust conditions or add bacteriostatic preservatives.