Which of the following statements is TRUE of disinfectants?
A) They are used for sterilization.
B) They are only effective for short periods of time (seconds to minutes).
C) They are effective in destroying endospores.
D) They are used on living tissue.
E) They are used on inanimate surfaces.

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Disinfectants are chemical agents used to reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces. They are not used for sterilization, which is the complete elimination of all forms of microbial life, including endospores. Disinfectants are not typically used on living tissue; antiseptics are used for that purpose.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Disinfectants