Sterilization: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Sterilization

Sample item

What method uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Autoclaving

The key Sterilization principle identifies Autoclaving as the best answer because it most directly accounts for the mechanism, use, or laboratory finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Ultraviolet exposure only

    Ultraviolet exposure only is inconsistent with the requested mechanism or identification.

  • B. Filtration

    Filtration may have another clinical role but is not supported by this clue.

  • C. Pasteurization

    Pasteurization does not fit the stated sterilization relationship.

  • D. Autoclaving (correct)

    Correct. Autoclaving matches the decisive principle in this item.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is D, Autoclaving. The key Sterilization principle identifies Autoclaving as the best answer because it most directly accounts for the mechanism, use, or laboratory finding described.

Why is "Ultraviolet exposure only" not the answer?

Ultraviolet exposure only is inconsistent with the requested mechanism or identification.

Why is "Filtration" not the answer?

Filtration may have another clinical role but is not supported by this clue.

Why is "Pasteurization" not the answer?

Pasteurization does not fit the stated sterilization relationship.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Sterilization in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Autoclaving matches the decisive principle in this item.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Sterilization?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.