Match the object given in Column I with respective sterilizing agent given in Column II
Column (I) Column (II)
(A) Nutrient medium (I) 20% ethyl alcohol treatment
(B) Glass wares (II) autoclaving
(C) Explant (III) use of hot air oven

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Match the object given in Column I with respective sterilizing agent given in Column II

Column (I)	Column (II)
(A) Nutrient medium	(I) 20% ethyl alcohol treatment
(B) Glass wares	(II) autoclaving
(C) Explant	(III) use of hot air oven

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Correct answer: B. A - II, B - III, C - I

Nutrient medium is sterilized by autoclaving at

121^{{}^{\circ}}\text{C}

for 15-20 minutes.

Glass wares are sterilized using a hot air oven at

160-180^{{}^{\circ}}\text{C}

for 2-3 hours.

Explants are surface sterilized using chemical agents like ethyl alcohol or sodium hypochlorite.

Therefore, the correct matching is A - II, B - III, C - I.

Answer: A - II, B - III, C - I

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