Aami Introduction To Microbiology Units 4 & 5 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Cide {Ans: antimicrobial agents that end in the suffix ________ are agents that will kill particular microbes.}Physical Means {Ans: the method of controlling the growth of microorganisms by scrubbing and the use of various forms of heat.}Fungicides {Ans: kills both fungi and their spores.}Hexachlorophene {Ans: this agent kills most bacteria, most fungi, and some viruses, but is usually ineffective against endospores. It will ater membrane permeability and denature proteins.}Aldehydes {Ans: a group of organic compounds that control microbial growth by reacting with the proteins in microorganisms and altering their chemical structures.}Ultraviolet Rays {Ans: the sterilizing effect of sunlight comes from?}