Moist heat kills microorganisms by
A) irreversible coagulation of proteins.
B) destruction of carbohydrates in the cell wall.
C) denaturation of nucleic acids.
D) dissolving the capsule.
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A)are acquired at various social events.
B)are
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A)pH.
B)temperature.
C)the
Q11: Typical conditions used for sterilization are
A) 100°C
Q12: Boiling is not reliable for sterilization because
A)heat-sensitive
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A) is the use of heat to
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A)microbes.
B)endospores.
C)viruses.
D)prions.
E)microbes,endospores,AND viruses.
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