The difference between the aseptic and terminal methods of sterilization is the:
a. Aseptic method does not require boiling of the bottles.
b. Terminal method requires boiling water to be added to the formula.
c. Aseptic method requires a longer preparation time.
d. Terminal method sterilizes the prepared formula at the same time it sterilizes the equipment.
D
In the terminal sterilization method, the formula is prepared in the bottles, which are loosely capped, and then the bottles are placed in the sterilizer, where they are boiled for 25 minutes.
With the aseptic method, the bottles are boiled separate from the formula.
With the terminal method, the formula is prepared, placed in bottles, and everything is boiled at one time.
The terminal method takes 25 minutes to boil; the aseptic method takes 5 minutes to boil.
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