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Ch 8 Control Of Microbes

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Total cards: 8•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Sterilization

Back (Answer)

Removal or destruction of all microbial life

#2
Front (Question)

Disinfection

Back (Answer)

Destruction of vegetative pathogens on inanimate objects/surfaces

#3
Front (Question)

Antisepsis

Back (Answer)

Disinfection of living tissue

#4
Front (Question)

Sanitation

Back (Answer)

Reduces microbe Pip to “safe” levels (ie food handling equipment)

#5
Front (Question)

-cide

Back (Answer)

Kill/ inhibit growth of microbes

#6
Front (Question)

-static

Back (Answer)

Inhibit growth of microbes

#7
Front (Question)

Decimal reduction time

Back (Answer)

Time required to kill 90% of microbes or endospores under specific conditions

#8
Front (Question)

HEPA

Back (Answer)

High efficiency particulate air filter