in autoclave sterilization time is 20mins,why?

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in autoclave sterilization time is 20mins,why?..

Answer / v.gopalakrishnan

Because the optinum time should require to kill the spore of
the predominant common bacterium like bacillus at the
particular temperature, time will vary depending on the
temperature and volume of the media....

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in autoclave sterilization time is 20mins,why?..

Answer / sireesha

more than 20 mnts media lose its nature,character.

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