Multiple choice

Moist heat is less effective at sterilizing than dry heat

  1. True

  2. False

  3. They are equally effective

  4. Neither method can sterilize
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Moist heat (like autoclaving) is more effective than dry heat because water molecules conduct heat better and help denature proteins at lower temperatures and shorter times.

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