Using Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Nonionizing Radiation on Inanimate Surfaces

question 4

Multiple Choice

Using toilet bowl cleaner and nonionizing radiation on inanimate surfaces only removes or kills vegetative bacteria.The term that best describes this action is

• A)sterilization.
• B)disinfection.
• C)antisepsis.
• D)degermation.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.

ATP Generation

The process by which adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's energy currency, is produced, commonly through cellular respiration or photosynthesis.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, producing bile, metabolizing nutrients, and performing other biochemical tasks.