Moist Heat Kills Microorganisms by

question 46

Multiple Choice

Moist heat kills microorganisms by

• A)irreversible denaturation of proteins.
• B)destruction of carbohydrates in the cell wall.
• C)denaturation of nucleic acids.
• D)dissolving the capsule.

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Definitions:

Alcoholic Fermentation

A biological process in which sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose are converted into cellular energy and thereby produce ethanol and carbon dioxide as byproducts.

Ethanol

Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid commonly used as a fuel additive and in alcoholic beverages.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Citric Acid Cycle

Cyclic pathway that harvests energy from acetyl–CoA; part of aerobic respiration. Also called the Krebs cycle.