Across
- 3. very resistant to heat
- 5. shortest time to kill all test microbes at a specific temperature
- 8. process that destroys all viable microorganisms
- 10. the lowest temperature required to kill all microbes in a sample in 10 min
- 11. agent preventing growth of bacteria
- 13. physical process or a chemical agent that destroys vegetative pathogens
- 14. agent capable of destroying endospores
- 15. method of physical control of microorganisms
Down
- 1. freeze drying
- 2. destroys bacteria except for endospores
- 3. chemical known to inactivate viruses
- 4. growth of microorganisms in the blood and tissues
- 6. microbes not killed but preserved by dehydration
- 7. steam under pressure
- 9. chemical that can kill fungal spores and yeasts
- 12. direct exposure to intense heat
- 13. permanent termination of an organisms vital processes