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PTECH Pharmaceutics II (Industrial & Quality Control) QUESTION #5691
Question 1
During the sterilization of parenteral preparations, the $F_{0}$ value represents the equivalent time at what temperature?
  • $100^{\circ}C$
  • $121^{\circ}C$✔️
  • $115^{\circ}C$
  • $134^{\circ}C$
Correct Answer Explanation
$F_{0}$ is the equivalent time (in minutes) at $121^{\circ}C$ to provide the same lethality as the actual thermal process.