EMMicroFIG 1: Microwave oven layout.

A. Front panel of Pelco Biowave microwave oven has all major controls. Arrow indicates the vent carrying any toxic gases to a fume hood.
B. Inside view of oven chamber. Samples lie in I2 well culture dish on top of Coldspot plate. Arrow indicates temperature probe, whose tip lies in one of the sample wells to monitor sample temperature.

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