Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card
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Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 14MC
Lyophilization can be described as ___________.
- a. freeze-drying
- b. deep-freezing
- c. refrigeration
- d. pickling
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