A biological safety cabinet minimizes the chances of contaminating cultures by all of the following except

A) consistent flame sterilization on the inside surfaces.
B) readily being decontaminated using UV light.
C) limiting access to inside the cabinet.
D) regular surface cleaning with an antimicrobial solution.
E) maintaining a specific flow of filtered air.


Answer: A

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