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What physical agents are typically required to kill spores and thermophiles?
What physical agents are typically required to kill spores and thermophiles?
At what temperatures are refrigeration temperatures typically maintained for food preservation?
At what temperatures are refrigeration temperatures typically maintained for food preservation?
Which of the following physical agents is used only for surface sterilization?
Which of the following physical agents is used only for surface sterilization?
What do ethanol, iodine, and chlorine have in common as commercial disinfectants?
What do ethanol, iodine, and chlorine have in common as commercial disinfectants?
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What is the primary purpose of using gamma rays, electron beams, and X-rays in irradiation?
What is the primary purpose of using gamma rays, electron beams, and X-rays in irradiation?
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Why are refrigeration temperatures commonly used for food preservation?
Why are refrigeration temperatures commonly used for food preservation?
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'Low temperatures slow growth and preserve strains' - which microbial agent does this statement refer to?
'Low temperatures slow growth and preserve strains' - which microbial agent does this statement refer to?
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'Gamma rays, electron beams, and X-rays have high penetrating power' - what is the significant feature of these agents mentioned?
'Gamma rays, electron beams, and X-rays have high penetrating power' - what is the significant feature of these agents mentioned?
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'Refrigeration temperatures are used for food preservation' - what is the primary role of refrigeration temperatures in food storage?
'Refrigeration temperatures are used for food preservation' - what is the primary role of refrigeration temperatures in food storage?
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'Ethanol, iodine, and chlorine damage proteins, lipids, and/or DNA' - how do these substances function as disinfectants?
'Ethanol, iodine, and chlorine damage proteins, lipids, and/or DNA' - how do these substances function as disinfectants?
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