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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Most effective method of sterilization by heat is
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The correct answer is  Most effective method of sterilization by heat is by using moist heat (steam) above atmospheric pressure Autoclave is a classical example. Principle of autoclave- when water boils under pressure, instead of boiling at 100 degrees, it boils at a higher temperature. Hence the steam generated is at higher temperature.