Some Physical Methods of Microbial Control That Work by Removing

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Essay

Some physical methods of microbial control that work by removing microbes are just as effective as agents that kill or inhibit these microbes. Explain why this is so, and give some examples of these types of agents.

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Definitions:

Ionization

The method through which an atom or molecule obtains a positive or negative charge by the addition or removal of electrons.

Substance

material with particular physical characteristics, an important concept in chemistry and physics.

Nuclear Medicine

A medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Radiopaque Substance

A substance that does not allow X-rays to pass through and appears white or light on an X-ray film, used in medical imaging to highlight structures.