Are these statements about the sterilization true?
Statement 1: Sterilization process consists of 3 phases.
Statement 2:Phase 2 in sterilization process is known as holding phase.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, True
d) False, False

Answer: b
Explanation: Sterilization process consists of 3 phases. They are i) Heating Phase where the product temperature is increased from ambient to the required sterilization temperature. ii) Holding phase where the temperature is maintained for a defined time. iii) Cooling phase where the temperature in the can is decreased by using cold water.