HEAT: dry heat sterilization Flashcards
1
Q
kills by oxidation of
A
cell constituents and denaturation of proteins (structural and enzymes)
2
Q
methods of dry heat
A
baking (hot air)
flaming/inceration
3
Q
comparison of effectiveness
A
less effective than moist heat sterilization requires higher temps and longer exposure times (2-3 hrs)
