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PTECH Pharmaceutics-I (General, Physical and Dispensing) QUESTION #3038
Question 1
What is the standard condition for autoclaving (Pressure and Temperature)?
  • $15\text{ psi}$ at $121^\circ\text{C}$ for $15\text{ mins}$✔️
  • $10\text{ psi}$ at $100^\circ\text{C}$ for $30\text{ mins}$
  • $20\text{ psi}$ at $150^\circ\text{C}$ for $5\text{ mins}$
  • $0\text{ psi}$ at $80^\circ\text{C}$ for $1\text{ hour}$
Correct Answer Explanation
Standard autoclaving is $121^\circ\text{C}$ ($15\text{ psi}$) for at least $15$ minutes.