Across
- 4. an agent capable of destroying bacterial endospores
- 6. shortest length of time required to kill all test microbes at a specified temperature
- 9. the growth of microorganisms in the blood and other tissues
- 11. generative cells directly exposed to normal room temperature gradually become dehydrated
- 12. chemical agents that kill microorganisms
- 13. killing agents
- 14. permanent termination of an organisms vital processes
- 15. chemical that can kill fungal spores and yeasts
Down
- 1. the lowest temperature required to kill all microbes in sample in 10 minutes
- 2. chemical that destroys bacteria expect for endospores
- 3. can be toxic to human cells and make cause side effects
- 5. hot air or an open flame
- 7. any practice that prevents the entry of infectious agents into sterile tissues and thus prevents infection
- 8. chemical known to inactivate viruses, especially on living tissue
- 10. a combination of freezing and drying