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Which of the following is not an example of depth filters?

(a) PTFE membranes

(b) Glass fiber

(c) Cotton

(d) Sintered Metals

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The origin of the question is Filter Sterilization in section Sterilization of Fermentation Technology

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Correct answer is (a) PTFE membranes

To explain: The PTFE (Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethane) is an example of an absolute filter. Whereas the glass fibers, cotton, sintered metals are used as depth filters or non-fixed filters.

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