A scientist develops a new medication that is a protein compound and that must be administered by injection. Which of the following would be the most effective and safest means of preparing a sterile solution of the new medication?
A) ultraviolet irradiation
B) dilution with alcohol
C) autoclaving
D) lyophilization
E) filtration

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Filtration is the most effective and safest method for sterilizing protein solutions, as it removes microorganisms without denaturing the protein, unlike methods such as autoclaving which can damage proteins.

A Scientist Develops a New Medication That Is a Protein