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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question

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Hot air ovens are primarily used for sterilization using which method?
Options
A Moist heat sterilization
B Dry heat sterilization
Correct Answer
C Chemical sterilization
D Radiation sterilization
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22 explicitly states: 'Hot air ovens are electrical devices and the most common method of sterilization in the laboratory that make use of dry heat for sterilization.'

Hint

Consider the name of the device itself and how it generates heat.

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