Glutaraldehyde
A)is,if given enough time,able to destroy all forms of microbial life.
B)is very good for use on heat-sensitive medical items.
C)attacks lipids.
D)does not affect non-enveloped viruses.
E)is,if given enough time,able to destroy all forms of microbial life AND is very good for use on heat-sensitive medical items.

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Glutaraldehyde is a disinfectant and sterilant that can destroy all forms of microbial life if given enough time. It is also very effective for use on heat-sensitive medical items. Therefore, both options A and B are correct, making choice E the best answer. Glutaraldehyde works by attacking proteins and nucleic acids, not lipids, and it can also be effective against some non-enveloped viruses.