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No, a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit is not sufficient to kill mycobacteria. Mycobacteria are heat-resistant and typically require higher temperatures for a sustained period of time to be effectively killed, such as through autoclaving at temperatures above 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Q: Can a hundred sixty degree temperature kill mycobacteria in a capped culture tube?
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