Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 11 - Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes - 11.1 Controlling Microorganisms - 11.1 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 300: 3

Answer

The term -static means to stop and -cidal means to kill. For example, bacteristatic bodies stop or inhibit the growth of bacteria while bactericidal bodies kill the bacteria.

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The term -static means to stop and -cidal means to kill. For example, bacteristatic bodies stop or inhibit the growth of bacteria while bactericidal bodies kill the bacteria.
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