This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Sterilization is defined as \nSelect and explain. \nA. Disinfecon of skin, B. Complete destrucon of all microorganisms, C. Destrucon of pathogenic organisms, D. Decrease bacterial count from objects', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Sterilizaon\no The process by which an arcle surface or medium is freed of all living microorganisms either in the vegetave or spore state →\nComplete absence of microorganism. Disinfecon o Destrucon or removal of all pathogenic organisms capable of giving rise to infecon →\nreducon in the microorganisms to such a level which is deemed no longer harmful to health. o Unlike sterilizaon, disinfecon is not sporicidal (does not kill spores). Decontaminaon\no The process of rendering ofan arcle or area free of dangerfrom contaminants, including microbialt chemical, radioacve and other hazards.\nAnsepsis o It is defined as” Prevenon of infecon, usually by inhibing the growth of bacteria in wound or ssues”. Ansepcs o\nChemical disinfectants which can be safely applied to skin or mucous membrane are called ansepcs or skin disinfaetant.\no Best and most commonly used ansepc is povidone iodine (betadine).\nCommonly used skin disinfectants for hand washing are povidone iodine (betadine), chlorhexidine and isopropyl alcohol. Disinfectants o Anmicrobials applied only to inanimate object.\nThey are not used for surface disinfecon^^ (skin or mucous membrane). Germicides o These include both ansepcs and disinfectant.', 'role': 'assistant'}]