Bio 203 Musser Exam 4 LCC Correct Questions & AnswersBio 203 Musser Exam 4 LCC Correct Questions & An

Decontamination - ANSWER Is the mechanical removal of most microbes from an animate or inanimate surface. Bacterial Endospores - ANSWER Bacterial endospores most resistant - usually require temperatures above boiling Vegetative Cells - ANSWER A cell that grows and divides under optimal conditions. Disinfection - ANSWER Destroys most microbial life, reducing contamination on inanimate surfaces- (not endospores) Sterilization - ANSWER Is the destruction of all microbial life. Antisepsis - ANSWER Destroys most microbial life, reducing contamination on living surfaces. Chemicals applied to body surfaces to destroy pathogens. Sanitization - ANSWER Is any cleansing technique that mechanically Reduce the numbers of microbes on the skin. Involves scrubbing the skin or immersing it in chemicals, or both. removes microorganisms as well as other debris