Which term best describes any process that destroys non-spore forming contaminants on inanimate objects?

• A. Antisepsis
• B. Disinfection
• C. Sterilization
• D. Pasteurization

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the definitions of the key terms: Antisepsis, Disinfection, Sterilization, and Pasteurization.
2. Antisepsis refers to the process of eliminating or reducing microorganisms on living tissues, such as skin, to prevent infection.
3. Disinfection is the process that destroys or removes most pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects, but it may not kill all spores.
4. Sterilization is a more extreme process that destroys all forms of microbial life, including spores, on inanimate objects.
5. Pasteurization is a mild heat treatment used primarily to reduce microbial load in food and beverages, not necessarily to sterilize or disinfect surfaces.