Knowee
Questions
Features
Study Tools

Which term best describes the word sterilization? An agent that destroys microorganisms – generally chemical agents Prevention of sepsis by destruction of inhibition of microorganisms using an agent that may be safety applied to living space The complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores The process by which pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed

Question

Which term best describes the word sterilization? An agent that destroys microorganisms – generally chemical agents Prevention of sepsis by destruction of inhibition of microorganisms using an agent that may be safety applied to living space The complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores The process by which pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed

🧐 Not the exact question you are looking for?Go ask a question

Solution

The term that best describes the word sterilization is "The complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores". Sterilization refers to the process of killing, deactivating or eliminating all forms of life and other biological agents such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc. present in a specified region, such as a surface, a volume of fluid, medication, or in a compound such as biological culture media.

This problem has been solved

Similar Questions

Which is the closest antonym for the word sterilize, as it is used in the article?SUBMITExtras

Which term best defines the word disinfection? An agent that destroys microorganisms – generally chemical agents The complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores Prevention of sepsis by destruction of inhibition of microorganisms using an agent that may be safety applied to living space The process by which pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed

Match each sterilization method with its definition or description.-Steam-Dry Heat-Filtration-Gas-Ionizing RadiationA. the best terminal sterilization method, all other methods are compared to this methodB. containers, products in containers are sterilized by exposure to various raysC. oxidizing agents used to kill microbes in packaged supplies, on tools & equipment, and in products, some drugs are sterilized this wayD. for products that cannot withstand heat, removes living and dead microbes and particulates larger than a nominal pore sizeE. high heat, not for aqueous liquids, destroys pyrogens, penetrates petroleum jelly ointments

Sterilisation is a permanent procedure to remove any chance of getting

Describes the elimination of most or all pathogens (except bacterial spores) from nonliving objects. In healthcare settings, usually done by liquid chemicals or wet pasteurization. (1 Point)SanitizationAntisepticsPasteurizationDisinfectionSterilization

1/3

Upgrade your grade with Knowee

Get personalized homework help. Review tough concepts in more detail, or go deeper into your topic by exploring other relevant questions.