Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 11 - Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes - 11.2 Methods of Physical Control - 11.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 309: 7

Answer

Thermal death time is the minimum time required to kill all microorganisms under a specific temperature. Thermal death point is the temperature which is required to kill the microorganisms. For example, milk is usually sterilized at 110-120 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes. 20-25 minutes is the thermal death time and 110-120 degrees C is the thermal death point.

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Thermal death time is the minimum time required to kill all microorganisms under a specific temperature. Thermal death point is the temperature which is required to kill the microorganisms. For example, milk is usually sterilized at 110-120 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes. 20-25 minutes is the thermal death time and 110-120 degrees C is the thermal death point.
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