Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 3TMW
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To determine
The reason behind the use of Bacillus endospores as sterility indicators.
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Endospores of bacteria such as Bacillus are used as biological indicator of sterility. The endospores of bacteria are impregnated into tape and after autoclaving; the tape is aseptically inoculated into sterile broth. The original material is said to be sterile, if there is no bacterial growth appears.
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