All of the Following Apply to the Control of Microbial

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following apply to the control of microbial growth except:

• A)a definite proportion of organisms die within a given time interval.
• B)the fewer organisms present, the shorter the time needed for sterility.
• C)microorganisms differ in their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents.
• D)heat is not considered an antimicrobial agent.

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

The type of chemical formula that gives the actual numbers of each type of atom in a molecule. Compare with simplest formula and structural formula.

Lewis Structure

A graphical representation of the valence electrons in molecules, showing how the atoms are bonded together and the lone pairs of electrons.

Orbital Diagram

A visual representation of the electron configuration of an atom or molecule, showing how electrons are distributed among orbitals.

Simplest Formula

A type of chemical formula that gives the smallest whole-number ratio of the component atoms. Compare with molecular formula and structural formula.