An agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects only is best described as a:

a. virucide. c. bactericide.
b. germicide. d. disinfectant.


ANS: D
A disinfectant describes agents that destroy pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects on-ly. Germicide is a general term used to describe agents that destroy pathogenic microorganisms on living tissue and inanimate objects. A bactericide destroys all pathogenic bacteria. A virucide destroys viruses only.

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