Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 12 - Sterilization and Disinfection - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 369: 2

Answer

No, since the mentioned radiations affect the DNA of an attacked microorganisms .

Work Step by Step

Prions are proteins, therefore the application of radiation would not be an effective method to get rid of them.
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