You are working in a government laboratory in charge of destroying bioterrorism materials. An envelope containing the spore-forming bacterium that causes anthrax must be safely destroyed. What would be the best method for ensuring that the organism is killed?

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Donna Bright

Biology

11 February, 17:05

You are working in a government laboratory in charge of destroying bioterrorism materials. An envelope containing the spore-forming bacterium that causes anthrax must be safely destroyed. What would be the best method for ensuring that the organism is killed?

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Krista · Answer 1

Answer: Autoclave

Explanation:

An autoclave is a kind of pressure chamber which is used to sterilize the equipment frequently or commonly used in laboratory settings. The items are exposed to the temperature of 132 degree Celsius for 20 minutes. The equipment can be sterilized in a way that microorganisms like bacteria, virus, fungi and their spores all are inactivated or completely killed.

An autoclave is ideal for destroying the bioterrorism materials including the spore forming bacterium. The chamber remains closed while working thus the microbes can be killed and will not get any exposure to the external air where they can produce infection to humans or animals.