An agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects only is best described as a:
A) virucide.
B) germicide.
C) bactericide.
D) disinfectant.

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A disinfectant describes agents that destroy pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects only.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.

An Agent That Destroys Pathogenic Microorganisms on Inanimate Objects Only