Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 2Q
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The use or application of Thermal Death Time

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Thermal death time is the calculation of the time it takes to kill a particular bacterium at a definite temperature. It was originally acquired for food canning and has observed applications in cosmetics. The nature of thermal death changes depending on the source of heat. Thermal death also includes the destruction of the membrane enclosing microorganisms such as bacteria.

High temperatures will also destroy nucleic acids of the target microorganism. Thermal death may be related to time. The second aspect or measurement of thermal death is called the thermal death point.

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