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bacteria can be killed from a by a variety of things, bacteriophages can be engineered to kill bacteria, but the main killer is the antibiotics which kill bacteria in massive numbers
By taking pills
Sterilization, Pasteurization, Cold Temperatures, Antiseptics, disinfectants, and washing hands.
Nothin really kills bacteria. Bacteria is a germ pretty much. okay look im just a

6th grader so i havent learned alot bout this so cut me some slack okay.

um then who are you to come up in here and give us an answer crack head so dont have any business coming up in here and giving us an answer that could be wrong have you ever heard of research yea i suggest doing that before you give an answer

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What acid kills bacteria?

Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.


Why does salt kill bacteria?

If it doesn't kill the bacteria, it at least disables it and prevents it from growing; salt water is hypertonic to the bacteria, i.e. there's greater concentration of solute (salt) outside the cell than inside. When exposed to this, the water inside the bacteria will essentially be sucked out, leaving the bacteria dead, or disabled. Some bacteria, such as the ones that cause a sore throat, can be tackled this way. Others can cope with salty environments, so salt isn't a universal antibacterial substance.


Why does brine kill bacteria?

Brine kills bacteria by creating a hypertonic environment that causes water to leave the bacterial cells, leading to dehydration and eventual death of the bacteria. Additionally, the high salt concentration disrupts the cellular functions and membrane integrity of the bacteria, further contributing to their demise.


which type of medicine kills disease causing bacteria to prevent infections, but also kills the good bacteria that your body needs?

antibiotics


How does salt kill bacteria in meat?

Table salt, which consists primarily of sodium chloride, is the most important ingredient for curing food and is used in relatively large quantities. Salt kills and inhibits the growth of microorganisms by drawing water out of the cells of both microbe and food alike through osmosis. Concentrations of salt up to 20% are required to kill most species of unwanted bacteria. Once properly salted, the food's interior contains enough salt to exert osmotic pressures that prevent or retard the growth of many undesirable microbes. Source:Wikipedia

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Why is salt so effective in reducing bacterial infections?

bacteria dont like salt, it kills them.


What happens to meat when its packed in salt?

drys/preserves meat. (kills bacteria)


How does salt water help an ingery?

Saltwater acts as a "detergent" and kills bacteria in a wound.


What kind of water do swordfish prefer?

Sword Fish prefer salt water because it kills bacteria.


What is the chemical that kills bacteria in hand sanitizer?

The chemical that kills bacteria in hand sanitizer is alcohol. Most hand sanitizers contain either ethyl alcohol (ethanol) or isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) as the active ingredient to effectively kill bacteria and viruses on the skin.


Is vinegar a better preservative than salt?

Vinegar works as a better preservative than salt because its acetic acid kills bacteria rather than just dehydrating as salt does. Not saying that salt is a bad preservative just that it doesn't eliminate as much bacteria as vinegar does.


How does salt kill bacteria and prevent their growth?

Salt kills bacteria and prevents their growth by causing dehydration. When salt is added to a bacterial cell, water is drawn out of the cell through osmosis, leading to the cell shrinking and eventually dying. This process disrupts the bacteria's ability to function and reproduce, effectively halting their growth.


How does salting preserve food?

the salt kills bacteria that spoils the food


What acid kills bacteria?

Stomach acid kills bacteria, which is hydrochloric acid.


What disinfectant effectively kills salmonella bacteria?

The disinfectant that effectively kills salmonella bacteria is bleach.


What chili kills bacteria?

Any chilli kills that


How does salt sanitize?

The sodium and chloride make cells unable to function. This kills bacteria, which are much less able to handle the effects, but not body cells that can.

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