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Transduction occurs when a bacterium acquires new genes through the incorporation of DNA from a bacteriophage.

Which group of chemical control agents are used as sterilants, but have limited application due to risk of explosion, instability, and toxicity to humans?

If you are a physical therapist assistant who works 40 hours per week, you would be considered a 0.5 FTE (Full-time Equivalent). 

Name 4 members of the interdisciplinary team

_______ is the elimination of vegetative cells, but not endospores from the surface of inanimate objects.

_______ is a phenolic compound that was widely used in soaps and cosmetics until banned by the FDA.

The growth of microbes in blood and other tissues is called _______ .

Critical items require _______ before they are used.

_______ is a freeze-drying technique that is use for food preservation and long term storage of microbes.

During the  _______ phase of the growth curve the rate of reproduction is equal to the rate of death.