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Microbiology General 27ff707c

Lethal effect of dry heat is due to ?

A
Denaturation of proteins
B
Oxidative damage
C
Toxicity due to metabolites
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above HEAT STERILIZATION Heat is the most reliable method of sterilisation and should be the method of choice unless contraindicated. o Sterilization by heat is of two types. Dry heat Killing effect is due to protein denaturation, oxidative damage and the toxic effect of elevated metabolites.

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