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MIC 121 Mcb compilations Objective Question
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What is the primary limitation of the filtration process for sterilization?
Options
A It leaves toxic residues in the filtered material
B It cannot remove all bacteria
C The pores are not small enough to filter out viruses
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D It requires high pressure to be effective
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While filtration is effective at removing bacteria and larger particles, standard sterilizing filters typically have pore sizes that are too large to reliably retain all viruses, which are significantly smaller than bacteria. Therefore, a primary limitation is its inability to effectively filter out all viral particles.

Hint

Consider the relative size of different microorganisms compared to the filter pores.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Mcb compilations
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 815 of 984
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