mechanical removal of microbes: FILTRATION Flashcards
1
Q
filtration process used with primarily
A
liquids and air
2
Q
removes microbes based on
A
size-exclusion principle
microbes are larger than pores in the filter
liquid or air passes through microbe stay behind
3
Q
this is a reduction of microbial load but NOT TRULY
A
sterilization
viruses are so small that they pass through the pores of most filters
