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This is because on instruments, there might be harmful bacteria. These (as do any organism) function by having enzymes so catalyze critical reactions in a cell. When these enzymes (and all other proteins) reach a certain temperature, they are denatured (in other words, rendered useless). Without these enzymes, the bacteria dies and the instruments are now safe to use again (and won't infect anybody else).

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