Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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Chapter 11, Problem 12TF
Summary Introduction
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High temperature ranges are considered as microbicidal that kill most of the microorganisms. Boiling water, pasteurization, non pressurized heat and autoclave are the methods of moist heat control.
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Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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