Question

Microorganisms destroyed using thermal methods follows which order kinetics

• A. Zero order
• B. Second order
• C. First order
• D. Both zero order and first order

Hint:

First-order kinetics for microbial destruction indicates that as the microbial population decreases, the rate of destruction also decreases at a constant rate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Microorganisms typically follow first-order kinetics when destroyed by thermal methods, meaning the rate of destruction is proportional to the remaining population of microorganisms.