FLASHCARDS INTRO TO MICRO CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS LU 3 SET # 1

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This is defined as the process of disinfection, preservation and restoration of human remains.

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embalming

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This is more effective than dry heat for sterilzation and kills microorganisms by coagulating their proteins

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Moist heat

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Proteins are more readily when they are

Wet or Dry

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wet

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Why is Dry heat/hot air is less effective than moist heat?

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because proteins do not denature as easily when they are dry.

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Autoclave is also referred to as

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steam under pressure

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A chemical agent that will kill various microorganisms, but not necessarily their spores.

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Germicdie

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How do alcohols control the microbial growth?

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by denaturing the proteins and dissolve the lipids in the cell/plasma membrane of the organisms. 

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isopropanol is also known as

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rubbing alcohol

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A concentrated, liquid form of formaldehyde

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Formalin

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These are colorless, odorless, tasteless, stable, and non-toxic, but they are also short-lived and easily inactivated by soap and other organic matter.

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QUATS

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Quaternary Ammonium compounds