Sterilization is best defined as

condition of being free from all pathogenic microorganisms.
process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed.
presence of a limited level of pathogenic organisms.
process by which the number of pathogenic organism is reduced to a safe level.


process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed.

Rationale: process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed.

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