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endospore [′en·də‚spȯr] (biology) An asexual spore formed within a cell. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Briefly, [approximately equal to]1 g of homogenized fecal matter was mixed with 2 mL of 96% ethanol and agitated at room temperature for 50 minutes to select for bacterial spores. Oxidizing agents, such as peroxides, can destroy cells, including bacterial spores, but they work slowly. High level disinfectants are required to destroy all microorganisms, including bacterial spores and must be proven to kill TB, HIV, and HBV once the items have been cleaned and heat sterilized, or cold sterilized at the appropriate temperature for the recommended amount of time. |
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