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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question
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What does 'Thermal Death Point (TDP)' refer to in the context of hot air oven sterilization?
Options
A The highest temperature an organism can withstand.
B The lowest temperature required to kill all microorganisms for a specific time period.
Correct Answer
C The time required to kill all microorganisms at a specific temperature.
D The optimal temperature for microbial growth.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 23 defines 'The thermal death point as the lowest temperature required to kill all the microorganisms when applied for a specific time period.'

Hint

Think about the 'point' in temperature required to achieve microbial death.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introduction what are microbes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 629 of 984
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