Moist heat sterilization is performed by which of the following equipment?

Correct option is C

Correct option: (c) Autoclave
· Autoclave uses steam under pressure, which is the most common method of moist heat sterilization.
Other options:
· (a) Hot plate – Dry heat or surface heating.
· (b) Hot air oven – Dry heat, not moist heat.
· (d) Lyophilizer – Freeze drying, not sterilization.