wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
9
You visited us 9 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The sterilizing parameter used in an autoclave is

A
Dry heat at 160oC for 1 hour.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Steam at 100oC for 1 hour.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Steam under pressure at 121oC for 15 minutes.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Steam at 121oC for 5 minutes.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Steam under pressure at 121oC for 15 minutes.
A widely used method for heat sterilization is the autoclave. Steam heat has ability to penetrate microbes and kill them. Autoclaves commonly use steam heated to 121-134oC (250-273 F) for 15 minutes.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Volume of Gases and Number of Moles
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon