Controlling Microbial Growth in Environment pt2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why are certain microbes more/less susceptible to antimicrobial agents
A
(most)
prions
Bacterial Endospores
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
(least)
2
Q
Modes of action and uses of chemical methods of controlling microbial growth in environment
A
Phenolics
Halogens
Iodine
Chlorine
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Ethylene Oxide Gas
3
Q
A
4
Q
Halogens
A
damage proteins
5
Q
Iodine
A
skin and wound treatment
6
Q
Chlorine
A
drinking water, swimming pools, waste water from sewage treatment plants
7
Q
Aldehydes
A
damage proteins and nucleic acid. disinfects medical equipment and embalming
7
Q
Alcohols
A
Damage proteins and membranes
8
Q
Ethylene Oxide Gas
A
damages proteins and nucleic acids
heat sensetive materials
