Which of the following is NOT a method of disinfection?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is NOT a method of disinfection?
  1. Ultraviolet light
  2. Autoclaving
  3. Chemical disinfectants
  4. Boiling water

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is NOT a method of disinfection?
  • Step 1: Understand the difference between disinfection and sterilization.
  • Step 2: Know that disinfection reduces the number of microorganisms but does not kill all of them.
  • Step 3: Learn that sterilization kills all microorganisms, including spores.
  • Step 4: Identify autoclaving as a process that uses high pressure and steam to kill all microorganisms.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since autoclaving kills all microorganisms, it is a method of sterilization, not disinfection.
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