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Which of the following methods would be most appropriate to sterilize a mattress?
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Introduction to Microbiology
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Which term is used to describe procedures that reduce or eliminate the number of microorganisms to prevent infection or contamination?
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Aseptic
B
Photosynthetic
C
Fermentative
D
Symbiotic
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Understand the meaning of each term provided in the options: 'Aseptic', 'Photosynthetic', 'Fermentative', and 'Symbiotic'.
Recognize that 'Photosynthetic' relates to organisms that convert light energy into chemical energy, which is unrelated to controlling microorganisms.
Know that 'Fermentative' refers to processes involving fermentation, a metabolic activity, not a method to reduce microorganisms.
Understand that 'Symbiotic' describes a close and often long-term interaction between different biological species, not a procedure to control microbes.
Identify that 'Aseptic' refers to techniques or procedures designed to reduce or eliminate microorganisms to prevent infection or contamination, which matches the description in the question.
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