The Technique That Combines Freezing and Drying to Preserve Microbes

Question

The technique that combines freezing and drying to preserve microbes and other cells is
A)desiccation.
B)lyophilization.
C)pasteurization.
D)radiation.

Accepted Answer

The technique that combines freezing and drying to preserve microbes and other cells is lyophilization. Desiccation is the process of removing water from a substance through exposure to air, Pasteurization is a heating process to kill harmful bacteria in food, and radiation can be used to sterilize materials but is not specifically related to the preservation of microbial cells.