COL 2 embalming microbiology

Regarding temperature, which of the following is the maximum time it takes to kill all microorganisms present?

thermal death point

A substance is neutral if its pH level is

7

Which organism is the MOST flexible and adaptable when it comes to finding food sources on which to survive? Facultative organisms Saprophytic organisms Strict parasitic organisms Strictly obligate organisms

Facultative organisms

What bacteria type produces 20% of the Earth's oxygen (O2)?

cyanobacteria

When you take a cold shower on a hot and humid day, you are creating conditions that will INCREASE the amount of bacteria and dust mites on your skin.

false

A red blood cell will remain the same (neither shrink nor swell) in which type of solution?

isotonic

In which symbiotic relationship would one organism benefit while the other organism not be harmed?

commensalism

Which item is NOT a level or way of controlling microbial growth. incineration Sterilization Disinfection Antisepsis

incineration

Why is tincture of iodine not considered a sterilant?

it is does not kill endospores

It is generally safe to handle remains that were once considered to be infectious biohazard concerns after those remains have been.

cremated