Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I & List-II
(A). Discontinuous heating & (I). UV rays
(B). Destruction of all viable forms including spores & (II). Gamma rays
(C). Ionization of biological molecules & (III). Tyndallization
(D). Pyrimidine dimerization & (IV). Steam sterilization under pressure
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Hint:

To remember:
- Steam under pressure (autoclave) is the standard method for sterilizing laboratory media because it kills heat-resistant endospores.
- UV radiation is used for surface disinfection, but has poor penetrating power.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D