BMS165_Topic 4_Microbiology_Controlling Microbial Growth

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Across
  1. 1. A chemical that is used to kill microorganisms on inanimate objects.
  2. 3. This machine is used to kill microorganisms using heat and pressure.
  3. 4. A chemical that is used to kill microorganisms on skin and other living tissues.
  4. 5. Handwashing is a type of ______ removal of microorganisms.
  5. 8. The reduction of microorganism populations to levels that are considered safe by public health standards.
  6. 9. A _______ agent is a chemical that is specifically designed to inhibit the growth of microorganisms but not necessarily kill them.
  7. 10. A ______ agent is a chemical specifically designed to kill microorganisms.
Down
  1. 2. The destruction/elimination of all microorganisms (including endospores)..
  2. 6. Microbial ______ refers to an increase in the number of cells rather than an increase in cell size.
  3. 7. The elimination of most or all pathogens (except endospores) from non-living objects.