Define: pasteurization, disinfection, sanitization
What is “sepsis”?
Cite 3 components that are targeted by the antibiotics in
bacteria
Besides endospores, what is the most resistant form of
infectious elements?
What is the effect of moist heat when trying to kill germs?
What is the difference between sterilization and
pasteurization?
Give 2 examples of germs that can survive boiling
When is dry heat necessary for sterilization compared to moist
heat
What are the most effective wavelengths of radiation
What is the difference between ionizing and nonionizing
radiation?
What “dimerization of DNA” which is a result of radiation?
What is the effect of phenol in the field of disinfection?
Cite on disinfectant that is made of phenols
What are halogens and what is their effect in the disinfection
process?
Give an example of halogens that is regularly used in homes and
hospitals for disinfection
How does hydrogen peroxide kill germs? (1 word answer)
How do surfactants work in the disinfection process (=how do
they kill germs)?
Give 2 instances where the heavy metal silver is used as a
disinfectant?
What is an aldehyde molecule by definition (structure of the
molecule)?
What is a carcinogenic compound?





