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Yes, and so does "microbes", and microscopic organisms. Answer Usually the word germ carries a negative connotation (thus, usually the disease causing Pathogenic microorganisms are referred to as germs). remember, not all microorganisms are bad. In fact some are quite good. However, in some scientific circles, all microorganisms whether good or bad are germs.
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How many seconds does it take for germs to get on something?
a seconds to get germs
Do handsanitizer kills 99 percent of germs?
it doesn't specifically kill 99.99 or 99% of germs but it helps us lot it kills our germs about 55% germs it just say it kills 99.99% germs so people can buy it lot and the shopkeeper will make lot of money or the company man
Does soap kill germs?
Soap can kill germs but can't get rid of them permanently. They will keep coming back. Don't buy 'can kill 99.9% of germs because not only does it kill bad germs, but it kills the good ones too.
Why is it always 99 percent of germs not 100 percent?
Because you could never get 100% of the germs. When brands state their cleaners remove 99.9% of germs, the other 0.1% are either good germs or simply are too tough to be removed.
What percentage does soap kill germs?
Soap kills 79% of germs off of your hands.
What is the technical name of germs?
Microorganisms or Microbes are referred to as germs.
What is the non scientific name often given to microorganisms?
GERMS
Can you get germs on your shirt?
you can get germs on virtually anything there is on the planet. microorganisms or "germs" as you called it have the characteristic of being UBIQUITOUS which means they are present everywhere. the good thing is that only a small percentage of the total population of microorganisms can really cause disease.
One-called microorganisms that also be called germs or microbes?
Bacteria.
What is the purpose of a sanitizer?
It's to kill microorganisms to prevent the spread of germs.
What are the 5 different germs on your palm?
There are probably several thousand different kinds of microorganisms growing on your palm. Some are protective and reduce growth of harmful germs. If you eliminated ALL microorganisms from your skin the next harmful germs you picked up would probably do severe damage to your skin and make you very sick.
What do white blood cells attack in the body?
They attack germs and microorganisms they deem may be harmful to the body.
What has the author Judy Oetting written?
Judy Oetting has written: 'Germs' -- subject(s): Hygiene, Juvenile literature, Microorganisms 'Germs' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Bacteria
What is the best definition of sterilization?
treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms
What do you call a person who studies germs or microbes?
Microbiologists specialize in studying microorganisms, but other biologists can study them to a lesser extent as part of their fields.
What is common household cleaner that is effective against microorganisms?
Bleach is a common household cleaner that is effective against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is a strong disinfectant that can help kill germs and prevent the spread of infections in the home.
What are other names of germs?
another name for germs is probably bacteria and trust me they are all over you so follow the keeping clean guidelines hope this helped you me
