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A. Autoclaving nutrient agar before pouring into Petri plates - sterilization
B. Exposure of surgical equipment to ultraviolet light - radiation
C. Heating a liquid to 71.6°C for 15 seconds - pasteurization
D. Pickling eggs - osmotic pressure


Answer: D

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