Biol 232

Question 1

Three ways to control the growth of microorganisms

Answer 1

Heat, Radiation, and Toxic chemicals

Question 2

Difference between Decontamination and Disinfection?

Answer 2

Decontamination - the treatment of an object or surface to make it safe to handle - wiping off food utensils to remove food fragments

Disinfection - a process directly targets pathogens although may not eliminate all microorganisms - Disinfection requires agents called disinfectants that actually kill micro organisms or severely inhibit their growth