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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is considered the 'gold standard' for sterilization, capable of destroying all life, including endospores?
Options
A Dry Heat (160°C / 2 h)
B 70% Ethanol
C Autoclaving (121°C, 15 psi, 15-30 min)
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D HEPA Filtration & UV Irradiation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 18 describes Autoclaving as the 'Gold standard. Destroys all life, including endospores'.

Hint

This method uses moist heat under pressure.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 586 of 984
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