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The destruction of microorganisms by moist heat is described by ______________

The destruction of microorganisms by moist heat is described by ______________ Correct Answer First-order reaction

The destruction of microorganisms by moist heat or stream is described by First-order reaction and may be represented by the equation, -dN/dt = kN, where N is the number of viable organisms, t is the time of sterilization and reaction rate constant.

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