Which of the Following Methods of Microbial Control Is Mismatched

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods of microbial control is mismatched?

• A) Exposure of surgical equipment to ultraviolet light - radiation
• B) Autoclaving nutrient agar before pouring into Petri plates - sterilization
• C) Heating a liquid to 71.6^oC for 15 seconds - pasteurization
• D) Pickling eggs - osmotic pressure

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