General Microbiology & Sterilisation · NEET PG Preparation Microbiology
A microbiology laboratory is processing heat-labile equipment, including plastic culture plates and certain disposable syringes. Which of the followi…
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A microbiology laboratory is processing heat-labile equipment, including plastic culture plates and certain disposable syringes. Which of the following sterilization methods is most appropriate for industrial sterilization of these pre-packaged items?
- A.Autoclaving at 121 degrees Celsius
- B.Gamma irradiationCorrect answer
- C.Inspissation
- D.Tyndallization
Solution
Gamma irradiation (or electron beam) is widely used for industrial cold sterilization of heat-sensitive pre-packaged items like plastics, syringes, and sutures. Autoclaving uses heat which would melt standard plastics.
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