Microbiology

The presence of a toxin or pathogenic organism in blood and tissue

The removal of all microorganisms, including endospores

The removal of microbes from eating utensils and food preparation areas

A substance capable of killing microorganisms

Any treatment used on inanimate objects to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms; a chemical used is called a disinfectant.

The temperature required to kill all the bacteria in a liquid culture in 10 minutes

The length of time required to kill all bacteria in a liquid culture at a given temperature

The absence of contamination by unwanted organisms

A treatment capable of inhibiting bacterial growth without killing the bacteria

A state in which bacterial growth is inhibited without the bacteria being killed

The removal of water

• 1. Antifungal drug
• 2. Unknown mode of action
• 3. Used to treat athlete's foot

• 1. Antifungal drug
• 2. Inhibits plasma membrane synthesis

• 1. Inhibits mRNA synthesis
• 2. Used to treat tuberculosis

1. Inhibits protein synthesis

• 1. Inhibits RNA synthesis of cell wall components
• 2. Used against systemic fungal infections

1. Inhibits synthesis of essential metabolites

• 1. Destroys plasma membrane
• 2. Topical use against G- bacteria

1. Inhibits protein synthesis

• 1. Inhibits cell wall synthesis
• 2. Natural penicillin
• 3. Used agains G+ bacteria
• 4. Requires injection

1. Used against systemic fungal infections