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The standard operating temperature of an autoclave in degrees Celsius is:

A161
B121
C101
D141
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 121
1. Boiling water alone reaches only 100 degrees. 2. Pressure allows a higher figure. 3. The standard is 121 degrees Celsius. _Source: OpenStax Microbiology, Chapter 13, Control of Microbial Growth._
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