Controlling Microbial Growth Flashcards
1
Q
An enzyme that breaks bonds in peptidoglycan (produced by humans; found in tears, sweat, phagocytic cells)
A
Lysozyme
2
Q
Ethanol is an example of _____ (chemical that inhibits microbial growth)
A
Alcohol
3
Q
H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) is an example of an ____ (chemical that inhibits microbial growth)
A
Oxidizing agent
4
Q
Chlorine is an example of a ____ (chemical that inhibits microbial growth)
A
Halogen
5
Q
Give an example of a phenol (chemical that inhibits microbial growth)
A
Triclosan
6
Q
A group of drugs that affect various groups of microorganisms
A
Broad-spectrum
7
Q
The most resistant microorganism to antimicrobial methods?
A
Prions
8
Q
A high concentration of salt or sugar in foods is an example of what physical method for microbial control?
A
Osmotic pressure
