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 - Self Quiz - Page 370: 18

Answer

(c)

Work Step by Step

In order to kill all the bacteria in a liquid without damaging the heat-labile proteins in the solution, the liquid must be passed through a 0.22-μm filter. High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are used to filter all bacteria larger than 0.3 μm in diameter.
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