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The French Biochemist and Microbiologist Louis Pasteur Investigated the Metabolism

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The French biochemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur investigated the metabolism of yeast, which can survive under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. He observed that the yeast consumed sugar at a much faster rate under anaerobic conditions than they did under aerobic conditions. Explain this ʺPasteur effect.ʺ


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Disinfection

Destruction of pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins or vectors by direct exposure to chemical or physical agents.

Dry Heat Processes

Methods of sterilization or cooking that use hot air or fire, as opposed to moisture or steam, to achieve their effects.

Autoclaving

Autoclaving is a sterilization process that uses high-pressure steam to kill all forms of microorganisms and spores.

Reportable Disease

Certain diseases and conditions that, by law, healthcare providers are required to report to governmental health departments for purposes of monitoring and controlling public health threats.

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