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What is the primary mechanism of action for ethylene oxide in sterilization?
What is the primary mechanism of action for ethylene oxide in sterilization?
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What is the primary mechanism of action for ethylene oxide in sterilization?
Denaturation of proteins
Disruption of cell membranes
Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis
Oxidation of cellular components
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Ethylene oxide primarily acts by denaturing proteins, which disrupts cellular functions and leads to microbial death.
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Ethylene oxide primarily acts by denaturing proteins, which disrupts cellular functions and leads to microbial death.
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Step 1: Understand that ethylene oxide is a chemical used for sterilization.
Step 2: Learn that sterilization means killing or removing all microorganisms.
Step 3: Know that ethylene oxide works by interacting with proteins in the microorganisms.
Step 4: Realize that proteins are essential for the functions of cells.
Step 5: Understand that when ethylene oxide denatures (changes the structure of) these proteins, it disrupts the normal functions of the cells.
Step 6: Conclude that this disruption leads to the death of the microorganisms.
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