Posted: February 26th, 2023
There are different methods to deal with microorganisms’ growth.
Write about the various physical methods used by microbiologists to control microbial growth.
Include citations from the book. Include the pages used in the in-text citations
Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case – Microbiology_ an introduction-Pearson (2019).pdf
SOLUTION
Microorganisms can grow rapidly and cause various diseases, spoilage of food, and other issues. Microbiologists use physical methods to control microbial growth without the use of chemicals or drugs. These methods include: Heat Treatment: Heat is one of the most effective physical methods to control microbial growth. It can be used in various ways, such as sterilization, pasteurization, and autoclaving. Sterilization is the complete removal of all microorganisms from a particular substance or object. Autoclaving is a process of sterilization that uses high-pressure steam to destroy microorganisms. Pasteurization is a process of heating food or liquid to a particular temperature for a certain period to kill or reduce the number of microorganisms present in it.
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