Consider the following statements: 1. Pasteurization of milk under reduced pressure by direct steam is known as Vacuum Pasteurization. 2. Phosphatase test is used to detect inadequacy of pasteurization. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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Consider the following statements: 1. Pasteurization of milk under reduced pressure by direct steam is known as Vacuum Pasteurization. 2. Phosphatase test is used to detect inadequacy of pasteurization. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 is incorrect

Both statements are actually correct: vacuum pasteurisation does use reduced-pressure direct steam treatment, and the phosphatase test genuinely serves to confirm whether milk has been adequately pasteurised.

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This question is part of 🦠 Microbiology within the broader 🧬 Medical Science subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.