Why is it necessary to autoclave the bacterial growth media before inoculating the media with the bacterial strains of our studies?
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Step 1: Autoclaving is a sterilization process that uses high pressure steam to kill all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and spores. Show more…
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