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Biology · Kingdom Prokaryote
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Question
Sterilization of blood products is carried out by?
Options
- A
Chemicals
- B
Drying
- C
Heat
- D
Radiation
Explanation
Radiation – Correct. Gamma or UV radiation is used to sterilize blood products without damaging them.
Chemicals – Incorrect. Chemical sterilization can be toxic and is not suitable for blood products.
Drying – Incorrect. Drying does not effectively kill pathogens in blood products.
Heat – Incorrect. Heat would denature the proteins in blood products, making them unusable.
Radiation – Correct. Gamma or UV radiation is used to sterilize blood products without damaging them.
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