The Time Required for a Tenfold Reduction of the Viability

question 48

Multiple Choice

The time required for a tenfold reduction of the viability of a microbial population at a given temperature is called the__________time.

• A) mean sterilization
• B) temperature- dependent logarithmic death
• C) thermal death
• D) decimal reduction.

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Definitions:

Axis I

was used in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) to classify most major mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

Personality Disorder

A mental disorder defined by persistent patterns of maladaptive behavior, thought, and internal experience.

Antisocial Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Time Course

The progression or sequence of events or states over a period of time, often used to describe the dynamics of processes in various contexts.