Sterilization
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1
Sterilization is best defined as the process that:
A.Slows microbial growth
B.Removes all microbial life, including spores
C.Kills only viruses
D.Removes odors
2
Which agent is a chemical commonly used to disinfect surfaces by killing microbes?
A.Sodium chloride
B.Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
C.Glucose
D.Distilled water
3
Pasteurization is a process that uses moderate heat to:
A.Sterilize completely, killing all microbes
B.Reduce the number of pathogens in food and drink
C.Freeze liquids
D.Add nutrients
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