If you were preparing nutrient agar at home and did not have an autoclave, what could you use to sterilize the nutrient agar?
A) oven at 121°C for one hour
B) bleach
C) pressure cooker at 121°C for 15 minutes
D) boiling for one hour
E) hydrogen peroxide

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A pressure cooker can act as a substitute for an autoclave by reaching the necessary temperature and pressure to sterilize the nutrient agar effectively.

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