Chemicals that destroy or inactivate most species of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces are called:
A)disinfectants.
B)sterilants.
C)antiseptics.
D)both a and c

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Disinfectants are a class of chemicals that when applied to inanimate surfaces destroy any microorganisms that remain following a precleaning procedure.
Sterilants destroy all microorganisms.
Antiseptics destroy pathogenic microorganisms on living tissue.

Chemicals That Destroy or Inactivate Most Species of Pathogenic Microorganisms