Microbial Susceptibility and Control Quiz

Probiotics are actually beneficial microorganisms, not a method of control.

Autoclaving utilizes high pressure and steam to effectively sterilize equipment and materials.

Gamma irradiation physically damages microorganisms, rendering them inactive.

Antiseptics often disrupt the integrity of microbial cell membranes.

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium often associated with infections.

This method helps in assessing how susceptible microorganisms are to antibiotics.

Plasmids often carry genes for antibiotic resistance.

Alcohols are safe for use on living tissues as disinfectants.

Bacteriophages can transfer genetic material, potentially conferring resistance.

Antibiotics are used to target and eliminate harmful microorganisms.

UV light damages the DNA or RNA of microorganisms, preventing replication.

MIC indicates the lowest amount of a drug needed to inhibit microbial growth.

pH levels can affect the efficacy of antibiotics against microorganisms.

Ethylene oxide reacts with and modifies nucleic acids, hindering microbial growth.

It indicates how effective an antibiotic is against a particular microorganism.