Between autoclaving and pasteurization, which is a more effective method for microbial control and why? With this, how would you compare and contrast the end result of treating a specimen in an autoclave versus pasteurization situation?
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Autoclaving involves heating the specimen to a very high temperature using steam under high pressure, which helps in complete elimination of pathogens and microbes. On the other hand, pasteurization involves heating the specimen at a lower temperature for a Show more…
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