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

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Sporicide agents are capable of destroying bacterial endospores, which are the most resistant forms of microbial life. Achieving sterility requires the elimination of all viable microorganisms, including endospores, therefore a sporicide would be the ideal choice. Virucides, bactericides, germicides, and fungicides can all destroy various types of microorganisms, but may not necessarily be effective against endospores.

Which of the Following Types of Control Agents Would Be