PHYSICAL METHOD OF MICROBIAL CONTROL Flashcards
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refer to the use of physical agents or
treatments to eliminate or control the
growth of microorganisms.
physical methods of microbial control
This method involves the
use of high temperatures
to eliminate microorganisms.
heat sterilization
rely on moist heat sterilization
autoclave
was a French microbiologist born on March 12, 1851, and he passed away on May 2, 1908. He is best known for his work with Louis Pasteur, particularly in the development of sterilization
techniques such as the autoclave and
the Chamberland filter, which played
a significant role in advancing
microbiology and medicine.
Charles Chamberland
a process of
heating and rapidly cooling a
food product in order to
prevent the spread of disease
and to prolong its shelf-life by
preventing spoilage.
pasteurization
refers to
the application of high
temperatures without the
presence of moisture.
dry heat sterilization
a process used to separate solids from liquids or gases by passing the mixture through a filter
filtration
involves exposing microorganisms to low temperatures to inhibit their growth or kill them
cold treatment