In: Biology
1. Please discuss briefly the design and operation of batch heat sterilization of liquids. What factors affect the sterilization time of the batch system and how does a system achieve a desired level of cell destruction?
2. Is it possible to achieve absolute sterility? Explain.
3. What are the advantages of continuous over batch sterilization of liquids.
4. Explain why for the batch sterilization design is based on the number of microorganism and not on the concentration.
Cite all references.