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Question
What is the primary limitation of the filtration process for sterilization?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
While filtration effectively removes bacteria and larger microorganisms, the pores of most sterilizing filters are generally not small enough to reliably filter out viruses, which are significantly smaller than bacteria.
Hint
Consider the relative size of different microorganisms that need to be removed during sterilization.