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1
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to stand still means?

A

stasis and static

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prevent the growth of bacteria

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bacteristatic

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if a word has -Cidal it means?

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to kill

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permanent termination of an organisms vital process is?

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Death

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permentant loss of reproductive capability even under optimum growth conditions is?

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the accepted microbiological definition of death

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factors affecting the death rate are?

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-the number of microbes
(the higher the number of microbes takes longer)
-the nature of the microorganisms in the population
-temperature
-acidity and alkalinity
-concentration
-presence of solvents, interfering organic matter and inhibitors.

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Cold temperatures tend to?

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preserve microbes.

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Chemical reactions occur faster at?

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warmer temperatures.

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extremes in acidity or alkalinity enhance?

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the killing of microbes.

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the concentration is important in?

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killing microbes

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mode of action is?

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how does it work

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What are the cellular targets of physical and chemical agents?

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cell wall
cell membrane
cellular synthetic process
proteins

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Saliva, blood, and feces can inhibit the action of?

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disinfectants and even the action of heat

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Elevated temperature are?

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microbicidal

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lower temperatures are?

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microbistatic

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moist heat is?

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hot water, boiling water, steam

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dry heat is?

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hot air, open flame

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What operates at lower temperatures and shorter exposure times to achieve the same effectiveness as dry heat?

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moist heat

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Examples of moist heat?

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boiling, pasteurization, steam under pressure

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Pasteurization kills?

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most of the microbes.

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Steam under pressure ?

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sterilizes

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  • What dehydrates the cell removing water necessary for metabolic reactions?
  • Denatures proteins
  • Requires a higher temperature and longer time than moist heat
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dry heat

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What are the two types of dry heat?

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hot air oven

incineration

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very high temperatures, oxidizes cells burning them to ashes is?

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incineration

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What is the principal effect of cold treatment to a microbe?
to slow the growth
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What slows the growth of most microbes?
refrigeration
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What stops the growth of most microbes?
freezing.
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does cold kill microbes?
no
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Temperatures for -70c to -135c can?
preserve cultures of bacteria, viruses, and fungi for long periods.
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desiccation means?
dehydration
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Can some microbes be killed by desiccation, but most is just stops growth?
yes
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What is used to preserve food?
desiccation
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Lyophilization is?
freeze drying.
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Pure cultures are?
frozen instantaneously. and exposed to a vacuum that removes water
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Freeze drying is a combination of?
freezing and dry
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Lyophilization is?
static
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desiccation is?
stasis
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What is energy that is emitted from atomic activities and disperse at high velocity through matter or space?
Radiation
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Ionizing radiation?
penetrates through things.
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Gamma rays are the?
highest type of radiation.
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is ionizing radiation sterile?
yes
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is Ionizing radiation heat free?
yes
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What can you use ionizing radiation for?
food and plastic things.
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Non-ionizing radiation does not?
penetrate
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Non-ionizing radiation does ______ but is more used for _______.
sterilize, disinfection
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UV light is?
non-ionizing radiation
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UV light kills cells by
affecting thymine dimer
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Filtration is a way to?
removes microbes from air and liquids.
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This process is? | Fluid or air is strained through a filter with openings large enough for the fluid to pass, but too small for microbes.
Filtration
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Filtration is used for liquids that?
cannot withstand heat.
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Filtration can be used in
water purification
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High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are used in hospital rooms and sterile rooms. This is a way of?
filtration
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- Adding large amounts of salt or sugar to foods creates a hypertonic environment for bacteria, causing plasmolysis. - Used in food preservation
Osmotic pressure
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What is never a sterilizing technique?
osmotic pressure
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Chemical agents in microbial control occur in?
liquids, gaseous, or solid state.
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Chemicals dissolved in pure water as the convent is?
aqueous solutions
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chemicals dissolved in pure alcohol is?
tinctures
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What are something for ideal antimicrobial agent?
- rapid action - solubility in water or alcohol - long term stability - broad spectrum action without being toxic to human and animal tissues. - penetration of inanimate surfaces - resistance to becoming inactivated by organic matter - noncorrosive or non staining properties - sanitizing and deodorizing - affordability and ready available - no antimicrobial reaches all these requirements
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What are factors affecting the germicidal activity of chemicals?
- nature or the microorganisms - nature of the material - degree of contamination - time of exposure - strength and chemical action - length of exposure - composition of material being treated
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Length of exposure is?
adequate contact time to act of microbes
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What kind of objects are more reliably disinfected than those with pores or pockets?
smooth, solid objects
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Chemicals used in food preservation are?
-acidic pH (vinegar) pickling food
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What are active against gram-positive bacteria and fungi?
dyes
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What is very low or very high pH can destroy or inhibit microbial cells? - Ammonium hydroxide - organic acids in food preservation
Acids and alkalis

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