11. Controlling Microbial Growth

Which of the following is an example of microbial control?

Which term describes the process of bombardment with radiation at the cellular level to control microbes?

Impregnated gauze strips may be sterilized using which of the following methods?

Boiling is not reliable for sterilization because:

Which of the following best describes the most efficient sterilizing conditions in a steam autoclave?

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of autoclaving on bacterial endospores?

Which of the following is the most effective way for food workers to prevent physical food hazards from injuring customers?

Which of the following is NOT a direct mode of action of antimicrobial drugs?

Which of the following activities would best prevent contamination in a microbiology laboratory?

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms?

Which of the following practices can help prevent cross-contamination in a laboratory or clinical setting?

Which of the following methods would be most appropriate to sterilize a mattress?

The process used to destroy or kill certain microbes on nonporous surfaces is referred to as:

Which term is commonly used to refer to methods used for controlling microbial growth?

Which of the following actions could be a source of cross-contamination in a laboratory setting?