Bacteriologist Interview Question:

Tell me how Does Ethylene Oxide Sterilize?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Alkylation (hydrogen atom is replaced with an alkyl group) of protein. DNA. and RNA afFects bacterial metabolism and replication. EQ gas (8.5%) is often mixed with stabilizers such as CO2 (91 5%) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC). This requires high humidity (40-80%) and long exposure times (1-6 hrs).
Submitted by: Muhammad