Biology · Microbiology
During sterilization by moist heat (autoclaving), microorganisms are primarily destroyed by:
- 1Coagulation and denaturation of essential cellular proteins✓
- 2Thermal decomposition of cell walls
- 3Chemical reduction of nucleic acids
- 4Oxidation of cellular components
Correct answer
Coagulation and denaturation of essential cellular proteins
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