Standard Methods of Sterilization Are Not Effective in Inactivating

question 30

Multiple Choice

Standard methods of sterilization are not effective in inactivating

• A) viruses.
• B) bacterial cells.
• C) prions.
• D) bacterial endospores.
• E) fungi.

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Definitions:

Regeneration

Reproduction or reconstruction of a lost or injured part.

Labile Cells

Cells that undergo continuous division and are capable of rapid regeneration, such as those found in the skin, blood, and mucosal lining.

Scar Production

The process of tissue healing that results in the formation of scar tissue, replacing normal skin after injury.

Stable Cells

Cells that have a low rate of division under normal conditions but can rapidly divide in response to injury or loss.