List three issues to consider when killing an organism and explain each.

What will be an ideal response?


Possible answers include:

Initial number of organisms: the more present will influence the method we need to use.
Presence of spores: spores require special techniques.
Environment: a rough surface must be physically cleaned to expose all surfaces.
Exposure time: the longer the exposure to the agent the more effective the treatment.
Temperature: increasing the temperature 10°C approximately doubles the killing rate.

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a. Systemic vascular resistance b. Right ventricular afterload c. Right ventricular preload d. Pulmonary capillary resistance

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a) Right dose b) Right allergies c) Right EMT d) Right physician

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