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

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Using a pressure cooker at 121°C for 15 minutes is the best option for sterilizing nutrient agar at home because it can reach the high temperature and pressure required for sterilization. Boiling for one hour, using an oven at 121°C for one hour, and using hydrogen peroxide may not be effective in completely sterilizing the nutrient agar, while bleach could potentially damage the nutrient agar and affect its ability to support microbial growth.

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