mechanical removal of microbes: FILTRATION Flashcards

1
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filtration process used with primarily

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liquids and air

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2
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removes microbes based on

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size-exclusion principle

microbes are larger than pores in the filter

liquid or air passes through microbe stay behind

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3
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this is a reduction of microbial load but NOT TRULY

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sterilization

viruses are so small that they pass through the pores of most filters

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