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General and Food Microbiology Study Materials Practice Quiz
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Which method reliably achieves sterilization by killing spores and all vegetative cells?
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Correct answer: Autoclaving at 121°C and 15 psi for 15 minutes
Autoclaving uses pressurized steam at high temperature to inactivate spores and all microbial life; boiling and ethanol do not reliably kill spores, and refrigeration only slows growth.
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