Which among the following is a chemical method of cell disruption?

Ultrasonication

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Osmotic shock

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High pressure Homogenization

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Glass beads

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Solution

The correct option is B Osmotic shock
Osmotic shock is the chemical method of separation as it involves changing concentrations of substances to create change in osmolarity. Ultrasonication, high pressure homogenization and glass beads are physical methods of cell disintegration.

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