Applying a chemical to the surface of the laboratory bench to remove the contaminating microorganisms is considered:

a. sterilization.
b. disinfection.
c. decontamination.
d. pasteurization.


B
The removal of contaminating microorganisms on an inanimate stationary surface is considered disinfection.

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A protein folded into an infectious conformation that is the cause of several disorders is called a(n) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following are products of the light reactions of photosynthesis that are utilized in the Calvin cycle?

A) CO2 and glucose B) H2O and O2 C) ADP, i, and NADP+ D) ATP and NADPH

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