You are tasked with sterilizing/disinfecting each of the fol…

You are tasked with sterilizing/disinfecting each of the following materials. From your understanding of the physical and chemical methods used to control microbial growth, propose one most appropriate method (be specific) that can be used for each of the materials listed below. For example, if you say radiation-mention what specific type of radiation, if you say halogens-mention what specific type of halogen.   Postal mail Mattress Organic medical implants Enzyme and vaccines Swimming pools Surgical instruments

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a combination…

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a combination of two antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections, ear infections, bronchitis, MRSA infections, and other bacterial infections susceptible to this antibiotic. Explain the mechanism of action of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Note: Be specific and mention the names of enzymes they target and the specific steps they block.

Four sterile broth media were inoculated with four different…

Four sterile broth media were inoculated with four different bacterial cultures (A, B, C, and D). The same amount of bacterial culture was added to each of the four tubes. The tubes were then incubated at 37˚C for 24 hours. After 24 hours, the same volume of bacterial culture was taken from each of the tubes and plated onto four separate agar plates and incubated for 24 hours. Analyze the four plates and select which organism has the shortest generation time? Explain on what basis did you make the selection? You will not receive any points if your explanation is incorrect.