Boiling water is an effective physical disinfectant used to kill spores

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
Boiling water cannot be depended on to kill spores; heat-resistant bacterial spores can withstand water boiling at 212° F for many hours of continuous exposure.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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