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1. (a) What two types of radiation are used for sterilization of medical devices?
(b) Which of these two might pose a problem for polymer materials and why?
(c) During the sterilization process, which one poses the highest danger to human health and why?
2. A food processor would be satisfied with a spoilage level of one pack or less in every 10,000. If the initial population of a target spoilage organism is 100 per pack, which sterilization process is adequate?
a sterilization value = 3D (D is the decimal reduction time)
b sterilization value = 5D
c sterilization value = 6D
d sterilization value = 12D
Please give the answer with explanation
Describe each of the following Physical Methods of MicrobialControl and give an example for its use. a. Boiling b. Autoclavingc. Pasteurization d. Ultra-high-temperature sterilization e. Hotair f. Incineration g. Refrigeration h. Slow freezing i.Desiccation j. Lyophilization k. Filtration l. Osmotic pressure m.Ionizing radiation n. Non-ionizing radiation
