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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question

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What is the recommended sterilization time for a hot air oven operating at 180°C?
Options
A 60 minutes
B 150 minutes
C 20 minutes
Correct Answer
D 30 minutes
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22 states, 'The commonly-used temperatures and time that hot air ovens need to sterilize materials is 180°C for 20 minutes...'

Hint

Refer to the specific temperature and time pairings mentioned for hot air oven sterilization.

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