Spores of Geobacillus Stearothermophilus Are Used in Biological Indicators to Monitor

question 15

Multiple Choice

Spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus are used in biological indicators to monitor:

• A)dry heat and steam sterilizers.
• B)dry heat and unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizers.
• C)steam and unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizers.
• D)dry heat, steam, and unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizers.

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