B. Sterilization - destruction or removal of all life. Follows single hit kinetics. Rate independent of original concentration. Salk polio vaccine improperly killed. Vegetative cells not major concern.
Spores dictate the rules.
Milk, wine, beer 2. Dry heat - Less effective. B. Radiation - energy waves determine effect 1. Dark repair - several enzymes cut out and replace damage. Uses - surface only.