Question

Autoclaving is the most effective among all moist heat-related antimicrobial methods. (True or False)

Answer 1

Answer:

True.

Explanation:

Autoclaving is the most effective among all moist heat-related antimicrobial methods because this method can kill all the harmful microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. Moist heat causes destruction of microorganisms by denaturation of macromolecules that is present in their body such as proteins. Autoclaving is a very common method for moist sterilization. It is an effective method in killing fungi, bacteria, spores, and viruses but it does not eliminate prions.