bacterialkilling
Bacterial killing refers to the process by which bacteria are destroyed. This can occur through various mechanisms, both natural and artificially induced. In nature, bacteria are subject to predation by other microorganisms such as bacteriophages, which are viruses that infect and lyse bacterial cells. Protozoa and certain fungi also consume bacteria as a food source.
Humans employ a range of methods to kill bacteria, primarily for therapeutic and hygienic purposes. Antibiotics
Heat, particularly pasteurization and sterilization, is another effective method for bacterial killing. High temperatures denature essential