4 Main Methods of Sterilization | Organisms | Microbiology

Among the various methods followed for controlling microbial activity, the best by far is sterilization as it eliminates all the microbes. Sterilization is achieved by the following methods: 1. Physical Methods 2. Radiation Methods 3. Ultrasonic Methods 4. Chemical Methods. 1. Physical Methods: Physical methods of sterilization include killing of microbes by applying moist heat as in steaming or dry [...]