Sterilization Involves __________ All Viable Microorganisms

Question

Sterilization involves __________ all viable microorganisms.
A)killing
B)removing
C)killing OR removing
D)metabolically inactivating

Accepted Answer

Sterilization is a process that eliminates or kills all forms of life and other biological agents from a specified area, object, or medium. This includes the removal or destruction of all viable microorganisms, achieved through methods that either kill (e.g., heat, radiation, chemicals) or physically remove them (e.g., filtration).