This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Culture media are sterilized by: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Autoclaving, B. B–radiation, C. Hot air oven, D. Tyndallisation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Key Points:-\nUses of autoclave: The autoclave has many uses, which are given below:\n\nIt is a good method to sterilize heat-resistant materials, such as glassware, cloth (surgical dressings), rubber (gloves), metallic instruments, liquids, paper, some media, and some heat-resistant plastics.\nIt is also useful for sterilization of heat-sensitive items, such as plastic Petri plates that need to be discarded.\nIt is useful for sterilization of materials that cannot withstand the higher temperature of the hot-air oven.\n\nParija SC. Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014. Page: 26', 'role': 'assistant'}]