Quaternary ammonium compounds ("quats") are used for

A) antisepsis.
B) disinfection.
C) sterilization.
D) quantifying antimicrobial activity.
E) both antisepsis and disinfection.


B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Chemical Methods of Microbial Control
Learning Outcome: 9.24

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