Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
A)ionizing radiation - hydroxyl radicals
B)ozone - takes electrons from substances
C)plasma sterilization - free radicals
D)supercritical fluids - CO₂
E)ultraviolet radiation - desiccation

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Ultraviolet radiation primarily works by damaging the DNA and RNA of microorganisms, not by desiccation (drying out). Desiccation is a different method of microbial control that removes water from microbes, inhibiting their growth due to lack of water necessary for metabolic processes.

Which of the Following Pairs Is Mismatched