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Ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays, has much more energy and penetrating power than ultraviolet radiation. It ionizes water and other molecules to form radicals (molecular fragments with unpaired electrons) that can disrupt DNA molecules and proteins. It is often used to sterilize pharmaceuticals and disposable medical supplies such as syringes, surgical gloves, catheters, sutures, and petri plates. It can also be used to retard spoilage in seafoods, meats, poultry, and fruits. | Ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays, has much more energy and penetrating power than ultraviolet radiation. It ionizes water and other molecules to form radicals (molecular fragments with unpaired electrons) that can disrupt DNA molecules and proteins. It is often used to sterilize pharmaceuticals and disposable medical supplies such as syringes, surgical gloves, catheters, sutures, and petri plates. It can also be used to retard spoilage in seafoods, meats, poultry, and fruits. | ||
===Microwave sterilization of plastic tissue culture vessels for reuse=== | |||
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Or see http://aem.asm.org/cgi/reprint/44/4/960.pdf | |||
== USING DISINFECTANTS ANTISEPTICS AND SANITIZERS TO CONTROL MICROORGANISMS == | == USING DISINFECTANTS ANTISEPTICS AND SANITIZERS TO CONTROL MICROORGANISMS == | ||
