Which of the Following Does Not Affect Microbial Nucleic Acids

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not affect microbial nucleic acids?

• A) Moist heat
• B) Ultraviolet light
• C) X rays
• D) Ethylene dioxide
• E) Formaldehyde

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