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Exam II: Controlling Microbial Growth Flashcards

1
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Bacterial growth means…

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Increase in number of cells, not the size!

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2
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Bacterial growth depends on… (5 things)

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Temperature, pH, osmotic pressure, oxygen, nutrients

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3
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Log phase cultures are most sensitive to…?

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Growth inhibition

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4
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Define “generation time”

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The time required for the cell to divide/population to double

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5
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Average bacteria generation time

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1-3 hours

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E. coli generation time

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20 minutes

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Define: Antisepsis

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Reduction of # of microorganisms and viruses on LIVING tissue

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Define: Aseptic

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An environment or procedure free of pathogenic contaminants

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Define: -cide / -cidal

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Indicates kills/destruction of a type of microbe

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Define: Degerming

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Removal of microbes by mechanical means

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Define: Disinfection

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Destruction of most microorganisms and viruses on NON-LIVING tissue

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Define: Pasteurization

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Use of heat to destroy pathogens and reduce spoilage microorganisms in foods and beverages

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Define: Sanitization

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Removal of ENOUGH pathogens from objects to meet public health standards

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Define: -stasis / -static

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Indicates INHIBITION. Prevents growth of microbe (not a complete destruction)

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Define: Sterilization

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Destruction of ALL microorganisms and viruses in or on an object.

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16
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What factors affect how long it takes to kill bacteria? (4 things)

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Number of microbes, Environment, Time of exposure, Characteristics of microbes

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17
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What environmental conditions slow the time to kill microbes?

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Organic materials, Biofilm (such as feces, sewage, etc)

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18
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What environmental conditions speed up the time to kill microbes?

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Prior cleaning, Heat

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19
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What microbe characteristics are most resistant to kill? (3 things)

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Spores, Thick lipid coats, Protozoan cysts

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What are the 3 actions of microbial control agents?

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Alteration of membrane permeability, Damage to proteins and nucleic acids prevents functions of proteins and enzymes, Mutation/messing up the DNA to make non functional proteins

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Define: Thermal Death Time

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How long it takes to kill a certain bacteria at a certain temperature

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What is the time/temp for pasteurization, and what does it do?

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63’C for 30 minutes. Lowers # of pathogens in food products that would be damaged by longer heating times

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What is the time/temp for UHT sterilization, and what is a potential side effect of using this method?

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140’C 1-3 seconds. It may cause the loss of nutritional value of the food product.

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24
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How does moist heat work to control microbes?

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It coagulates proteins by denaturing (breaking hydrogen bonds).

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25
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How long do most pathogens need to boil to kill microbes?

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10 minutes

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26
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How long does something need to boil to kill Hepatitis virus?

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30 minutes

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27
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How long does it take for boiling to kill spores?

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20 hours

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28
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How does an autoclave work?

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Heat + pressure

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29
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What are the specifications for using an autoclave?

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15 psi for 15 minutes at 121 ‘C

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What temp/time is used for dry heat in an oven? When would you use dry heat?

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170’C for 2 hours. When things cannot go into the autoclave, or would be damaged by steam/moisture

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31
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What is resistant to dry heat?

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Spores

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32
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Low temperature: Refrigeration is….

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Bacteriostatic

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33
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What microbe is psycrotolerant, and can grow in a refrigerator?

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Listeria

34
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What is the problem with ice crystals that are formed when freezing something?

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The crystals mechanically shear the plasma membrane

35
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How is freezing used for preservation, in some cases? (What is used?)

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Dry ice and 95% ethanol

36
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Dessication is …

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Bacteriostatic

37
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What is the term and an example of when drying out is used for preservation?

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Lyophilization (eg freeze drying)

38
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What is most resistant to water limiting methods of killing or preserving?

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Molds and yeasts

39
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What type of radiation would you use on spices, vegetables, and certain meats?

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Low Level Ionizing Radiation

40
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What type of radiation would you use on medical supplies?

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High Energy Electron Beams

41
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How does radiation work?

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It causes mutations and death of cells

42
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What is affected in UV radiation to cause gene mutations?

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Thymine dimers in DNA

43
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How would you use UV radiation? When would you use it?

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Germicidal lamps, Vaccine disinfection. Might use it to kill organisms when something is sensitive to moisture, heat, etc.

44
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What kind of effect does a microwave have on microbes?

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Very little

45
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What is the problem with microwaves?

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It works by activating water molecules, so solid foods are heated unevenly

46
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Phenols are a type of…

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Disinfectant/Antiseptic

47
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Disinfectants/Antiseptics are chemicals with what kind of effect?

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antigermicidal

48
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How do Phenols work?

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Damage lipid membranes

49
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Where are phenols active?

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In presence of organic matter

50
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Which type of disinfectants/antiseptics are broad spectrum?

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Bisphenols

51
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What type of substance are hexachlorophine and triclosan? Where are they commonly used?

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Bisphenols. Used in antibacterial soaps and toothpastes.

52
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Chlorhexidine is what type of disinfectant/antiseptic?

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Biguanide

53
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What is a benefit of chlorhexidine, and where might it be used?

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Low toxicity, can be used on skin and mucous membranes. Used as surgical scrub in veterinary hospitals.

54
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Iodine and Chlorine are example of what kind of substance?

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Halogens

55
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How does chlorine work? What warnings should be considered?

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Destroys cell walls and enzymes. It is nondiscriminatory, therefore not good on human tissues.

56
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What is the name of chlorine gas, and how is it adapted for use for disinfection?

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Hypochlorite. It is dissolved into water to form bleach.

57
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How does alcohol (disinfectant/antiseptic) work?

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Protein denaturation and membrane damage

58
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What aspect of alcohol use is both good and bad? Why is it bad?

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Evaporates quickly. Bad because it takes 90 seconds to kill organisms

59
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What are 2 examples of alcohols?

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Ethanol, isopropanol

60
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Why is 100% alcohol not good?

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The water component is needed to denature proteins.

61
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How do heavy metals work as a disinfectant?

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Denatures proteins

62
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What is an example of a heavy metal used as a topical cream?

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Silver nitrate

63
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What poisonous heavy metal disinfectant was used to treat syphilis and is painted on?

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Mercuric chloride

64
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What is the copper sulfite heavy metal disinfectant used for?

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Algaecide

65
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Where might you find zinc as a heavy metal disinfectant?

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Mouthwash, paints

66
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How do surfactants work?

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Decrease surface tension and damage lipid membranes. They essentially poke holes in membrane! They are often used in conjunction with something else (but not always)

67
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What disinfectant/surfactant combination is often used for mold abatement?

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10% bleach (disinfectant) + Ivory soap (surfactant)

68
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Sodium benzoate is a chemical food preservative that is used in what kind of foods? It works by doing what to the pH, which in turn affects what enzyme in what way?

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Used in acidic foods. It REDUCES pH, which INACTIVATES PHOSPHOFRUCTOKINASE.

69
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Sorbic acid is a chemical food preservative that works in what way?

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Inhibits enzymes

70
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Calcium proponate is a non-toxic chemical food preservative that is used on what type of food? How does it work?

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Bread. Inhibits growth.

71
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Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite are toxic chemical food preservatives that work in what way, and on what microbe?

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Inhibits Clostridium botulinum.

72
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Formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde are examples of what, and what action do they take?

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Aldehydes. Preserving

73
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How do aldehydes work?

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Irreversibly cross-link protein molecules (they will not work anymore)

74
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What are 2 examples of when aldehydes may be used?

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Instrument disinfection, Tissue preservation for pathology

75
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What is ethylene oxide used for and how does it work?

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Gas sterilization. It denatures proteins.

76
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What is a benefit of gas sterilization, and when would you use it?

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High penetration! It kills all spores and microbes with lengthy exposure. Use it when something would otherwise be sensitive to heat or moisture.

77
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Ozone, hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, and paracetic acid are examples of what?

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Oxidizing agents

78
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What is a downside to hydrogen peroxide?

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It is very toxic

79
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What is paracetic acid especially good for, and how does it work?

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Anaerobes. Interferes with metabolism

80
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In practical terms, what does the term “sterilization” refer to?

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The elimination of all harmful microorganisms and viruses (although some microbes may still be present)

81
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Which substance/process would one use to kill microbes on laboratory surfaces?

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Disinfectants

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