Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

by Cowan, Marjorie Kelly

Published by McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN 10: 0073402435

ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 11 - Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 320: 10

Answer

b. low level germicides

Work Step by Step

Detergents are low level germicides as they can kill most vegetative bacteria, some fungi and viruses, but are not effective against other microbes. Thus, the correct answer is option b.

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