Which of the following types of control agents would be most likely to achieve sterility?
A)virucide
B)bactericide
C)germicide
D)sporicide
E)fungicide

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A sporicide is a type of control agent that is specifically designed to kill bacterial endospores, which are some of the most resilient forms of microbial life. By using a sporicide, it is possible to achieve sterility in a given environment or on a particular surface. Virucides, bactericides, germicides, and fungicides all target other types of microorganisms and may not be as effective at achieving full sterility.

Which of the Following Types of Control Agents Would Be