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| what are the three types of sterlization? |
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- Heat sterillization
- Radiation sterillization
- Filter sterillization
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| for liquids and solids, supplies and labware |
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| how does heat sterilization work? |
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| denature of proteins at high temperature, degradation of nucleic acids and disruption of membranes |
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| what is an example of heat sterilization? |
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| decontainmination of surfaces of or plasticware such as petri dishes |
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| how does radiation sterilization work? |
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| each type of electromagnitic radiation acts through a specific mechanism that leads to the death of the irradiated microorganisms |
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| what is an example of radiation sterilization? |
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| for heat sensitive liquids |
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| how does filter sterilization work? |
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| the pore of the filter are too small for the passage of the microorganisms but large enough to allow the passage of liquid |
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| whats an example of filter sterilization? |
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| standard bacteriological filter |
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