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

question 2

Multiple Choice

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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