Radiation Archives - Microbe Notes

Physical methods of sterilization- Heat, Filtration, Radiation

July 27, 2021May 11, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

What is Sterilization? Sterilization is the complete removal of microorganisms from an object or surfaces. Sterilization is obtained when microorganisms are subjected to antimicrobial agents for sufficient time and at optimum conditions. Figure: Physical methods of sterilization. Image created using … Read more

Mutation- Causes, Mechanisms, Agents and Significance

July 27, 2021March 17, 2021 by Sagar Aryal

Mutation is a process that produces a gene or chromosome that differs from the wild type (arbitrary standard for what “normal” is for an organism). It is most commonly defined as a spontaneous permanent change in a gene or chromosome … Read more