The mechanism of lethality (microbial death)with steam sterilization is achieved with this event:
A) time, temperature, and steam pressure.
B) reduced and limited mitosis within the bioburden.
C) saturated vaporization of the microbial cytoplasm.
D) denaturation and coagulation of enzyme proteins.

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Microorganisms are believed to be destroyed by moist heat through a process of denaturation and coagulation of the enzyme-protein system when steam sterilized.This fact is based on the theory that all chemical reactions,including coagulation of proteins,are catalyzed by the presence of water.

The Mechanism of Lethality (Microbial Death)with Steam Sterilization Is Achieved