Lethal effect of dry heat is due to ?: (A) Denaturation of proteins, (B) Oxidative damage, (C) Toxicity due to metabolites, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the above HEAT STERILIZATION Heat is the most reliable method of sterilisation and should be the method of choice unless contraindicated. o Sterilization by heat is of two types. Dry heat Killing effect is due to protein denaturation, oxidative damage and the toxic effect of elevated metabolites.