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what is the minimum temperature that must be reached to ensure the ster…

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what is the minimum temperature that must be reached to ensure the sterility of autoclaved items? 93.3°c (200°f) 107.2°c (225°f) 135°c (275°f) 121.1°c (250°f)

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Autoclaving is a common sterilization method. The standard minimum temperature for ensuring sterility in autoclaving is 121.1°C (250°F) at a pressure of 15 - 16 psi for a specific time period to kill all forms of microbial life including spores.

Answer:

121.1°C (250°F)