Microbiology: A Systems Approach
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780073402437
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 11, Problem 3MCQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Alcohol is a colorless hydrocarbon having one or more hydroxyl group. Alcohols are used as control agent as it is act as solvents for tinctures like iodine or alone as aqueous solution. Only ethyl and isopropyl alcohol is used in microbial control out of many alcohols due to their poor solubility in water or are too expensive.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Which molecule is responsible for the blue color in blue essential oils?
Choose one answer.
a. chamazulene, C15 H16
b. proazulene, C15 H20
c. chamazulene, C14 H16
d. proazulene, C16 H20
Years ago, uncouplers were suggested to make wonderful diet drugs. Explain why this idea was proposed and why it was rejected. Why might the producers of antiperspirants be supportive of the idea?
This highly unstable agent can react strongly with DNA and proteins.
a. ethylene oxide
b. formaldehyde
c. calcium hypochlorite
d. triclosan
e. hydrogen peroxide
Chapter 11 Solutions
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Ch. 11.1 - Distinguish among the terms sterilization,...Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 2AYPCh. 11.1 - Prob. 3AYPCh. 11.1 - Name four categories of cellular targets for...Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 5AYPCh. 11.2 - Prob. 6AYPCh. 11.2 - Define thermal death time and thermal death point,...Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 8AYPCh. 11.2 - Prob. 9AYPCh. 11.2 - Identify advantages and disadvantages of cold...
Ch. 11.2 - Differentiate between the two types of radiation...Ch. 11.2 - Prob. 12AYPCh. 11.2 - Prob. 13AYPCh. 11.3 - Prob. 2CFCh. 11.3 - Name the desirable characteristics of chemical...Ch. 11.3 - Discuss several different halogen agents and their...Ch. 11.3 - List advantages and disadvantages to the use of...Ch. 11.3 - Explain the mode of action of alcohols and their...Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 18AYPCh. 11.3 - Define the term surfactant, and explain this...Ch. 11.3 - Identify examples of some heavy metal control...Ch. 11.3 - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of...Ch. 11.3 - Prob. 22AYPCh. 11 - Prob. 1CFCh. 11 - Microbial control methods that kill/destroy...Ch. 11 - Sanitization is a process by which a. the...Ch. 11 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 11 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 11 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 11 - The primary mode of action of nonionizing...Ch. 11 - The most practical method of disinfecting...Ch. 11 - A chemical with sporicidal properties is a....Ch. 11 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 11 - Detergents are a. high-level germicides. b....Ch. 11 - Prob. 11TFCh. 11 - Prob. 12TFCh. 11 - Prob. 13TFCh. 11 - Prob. 14TFCh. 11 - Prob. 15TFCh. 11 - Prob. 1CTQCh. 11 - Prob. 2CTQCh. 11 - a.Precisely what is microbial death? b.Why does a...Ch. 11 - Prob. 4CTQCh. 11 - Prob. 5CTQCh. 11 - Prob. 6CTQCh. 11 - Prob. 7CTQCh. 11 - Prob. 8CTQCh. 11 - Tissue transplantation is a procedure that saves...Ch. 11 - Conduct additional research on the use of...Ch. 11 - Prob. 1CCCh. 11 - Prob. 2CCCh. 11 - Prob. 3CCCh. 11 - From chapter 2, figure 2.20. Study this...Ch. 11 - Prob. 2VCCh. 11 - Using the words that follow, please create a...
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Canavanine is an example of __________ and cocaine is an example of _______. a. an alkaloid, cyanide b. cyanide, cardiac glycoside c. an amino acid, alkaloid d. an alkaloid, hormone disruptor e. a protein, an alkaloidarrow_forwardThe clinical effectiveness of a drug majorly depends on: a. Clearance b. Potency c. Affinity to receptors d. Half-lifearrow_forwardwhat is the mechanism of action for penicillins? a. injury to plasma membrane b. inbibition of protein synthesis c. inhibition of cell wall synhesis d. inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis e. none of the above describes the mechanism of action for penicillinsarrow_forward
- a. 7) Most drug receptors a Carbohydrate b. Phospholipids c. Steroids d. Proteins e. Enzymesarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements concerning drug delivery system is INCORRECT?* A.Drugs with good aqueous solubility are good for controlled release formulation. B.The delay-released form is also called extended release form. C.Absorption rate is higher in compressed tablets than that in capsules. D.Drug core with polymer membrane coating belongs to diffusion sustained system. E.Disintegration and dissolution can occur at the same time.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is removed when tea is brewed in hot water? A. Cellulose B. Tannins C. Glucose D. Caffeine E. Sodium bicarbonatearrow_forward
- Which of the followings statements is false considering the properties of alkaloids: Select one: a. Some alkaloids are colored, like berberine (orange) and sanguinarine (yellow) b. Caffeine, cocaine, codeine and nicotine are water soluble, whereas others, including morphine and yohimbine are highly water soluble c. Most alkaloids contain oxygen in their molecular structure; those compounds are usually colorless crystals at ambient conditions d. Many alkaloids dissolve poorly in water but readily dissolve in organic solvents, such as diethyl ether, chloroform or 1,2-dichloroethane e. Most alkaloids have a bitter taste or are poisonous when ingestedarrow_forwardChoose compound with donor-acceptor chemical bond. Select one: a. HCl b. CO2 c. P2O5 d. COarrow_forwardWhich of the following compounds prevent cellular damage by reactive oxygen species? Select one: a. Ascorbic acid b. Tocopherol c. Carotenoids d. Vitamin B12 e. A, B, and C are correct.arrow_forward
- There are two types of antifolate drugs (primarily DHFR inhibitors): Classical antifolates and Non-classical antifolates. How do these two types of antifolates differ from each other? a.Mode of transport into the cell b.Natural vs synthetic c.Functionarrow_forwardascutalr D) Nervous 'D' 2. Glycerin on microscope slides serves for A) Clear vision C) Prevention of dehydration D) All of these 3. Which of the following is not the function of plasma membrane A) Provision of shape and size to the cell B) Recognition D) None of the above B) Pressing of material C) Communicationarrow_forward233. Which of the following statements is true about chemokines such as CXCL-8? A. They are powerful activators of inflammation b. They are mainly mediators of the antiviral response c. They are mediators of chemotaxis d. Directly stimulate the growth of immune system cells in the bone marrowarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning