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Microbiology General Microbiology (Sterilization and Bacterial Genetics) 7999dfe2

Tyndallization is a method of sterilization using;

A
Moist heat above 100 C
B
Moist heat below 100 C
C
Dry heat above 100 C
D
Moist heat at 100 C
High-Yield Explanation
Tyndallization or intermittent sterilization uses moist heat at 100 C for 20 minutes for 3 consecutive days. It is carried out in a Koch and Arnold steam sterilizer. Media which contain any ingredient/component not able to tolerate the temperature of an autoclave are sterilized by tyndallization. Eg. TCBS, XLD, DCA, sugar solutions for fermentation tests and gelatin containing media.

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