Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 2 of 100
Which level of decontamination destroys ALL microbial life, including bacterial spores?
a.Sanitation
b.Disinfection
c.Sterilization
d.Deodorizing
Explanation
Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores. It generally requires an autoclave or a comparable process and is not routinely achievable with the liquid disinfectants used in a barbershop.
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