Which of the Following Represents the Best Definition for Microbial

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the best definition for microbial death?

• A)The organism will not grow on minimal medium.
• B)The organism will not grow on a medium that normally supports its growth.
• C)The organism no longer retains its original shape and structures.
• D)None of these adequately describe microbial death.

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Definitions:

Sp3 Hybridization

A form of orbital hybridization in which one s orbital and three p orbitals mix to form four equivalent sp3 hybrid orbitals, typically found in tetrahedral molecular geometries.

Monochlorinated Products

Chemical compounds obtained by adding a single chlorine atom to a molecule, often as intermediates in organic synthesis or in the production of insecticides and solvents.

Chlorine Radical

A reactive atom of chlorine that possesses an unpaired electron, making it extremely reactive with other substances.

Tertiary H Atoms

Hydrogen atoms bonded to a tertiary carbon, which is a carbon atom bonded to three other carbon atoms.