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Moist Heat Sterilization and Dry Heat Sterilization

Learn about the comparison between moist heat sterilization and dry heat sterilization. Microorganisms are killed by heat as a result of the inactivation of their proteins (including enzymes) and, as stated earlier, the heat is applied either in moist or in dry conditions in processes of sterilization called moist heat sterilization and dry heat sterilization, respectively. The conditions and mechanisms [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:10:30+00:00September 16, 2016|Sterilization|Comments Off on Moist Heat Sterilization and Dry Heat Sterilization
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Sterilization of Bacteria: Top 4 Methods | Microbiology

The following points highlight the top four methods adopted for sterilization of bacteria. The methods are: 1. Heat Sterilization 2. Sterilization by Filtration 3. Sterilization by Radiation 4. Sterilization by Chemicals. Method # 1. Heat Sterilization: One of the common methods of sterilization is by application of heat. Bacteriological media, both liquid and solid, are generally sterilized by moist heat [...]

By |2016-08-31T15:42:02+00:00August 31, 2016|Sterilization|Comments Off on Sterilization of Bacteria: Top 4 Methods | Microbiology
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