Question

What statement correctly explains why moist-heat is more effective than dry-heat for sterilization purposes?

Group of answer choices

Dry heat dehydrates the microbes, and dehydration is a method of preserving microbes.

The microbe's molecules are resistant to alteration in the absence of water.

Water is a good conductor of heat.

Dry heat will always be a lower temperature than moist hea

Answer 1

Dry heat will always be a lower temperature than moist hea

Advantages of Dry Heat sterilization

Reliable, nontoxic.

Low cost and is easy to install.

As the instrument remains dry after sterilization, there are no chances of corrosion.

Not harmful to the environment.

Disadvantages of the Dry Heat Sterilization

It requires more time for sterilization.

Exposure to the higher temperature may be harmful to the instrument.

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