Chapter 11

Question 1

Sterilization

Answer 1

the destruction of all microbial life.

Question 2

Disinfection

Answer 2

Disinfection destroys most microbial life, reducing contamination on inanimate surfaces.

Question 3

Antisepsis (also called degermation)

Answer 3

is the same as disinfection except a living surface is involved.

Question 4

Decontamination (also called sanitization)

Answer 4

is the mechanical removal of most microbes from an animate or inanimate surface.