Which of the Following Factors Does Not Affect the Efficiency

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does not affect the efficiency of a germicide?

• A) how the object is used
• B) the presence of excessive organic substances like blood, soil, or fecal matter
• C) what infectious agents are most likely present
• D) the presence of excessive inorganic substances like minerals and salts in hard water
• E) the number of microbes to be killed

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Definitions:

Phonemes

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another in that language.

Consonant-vowel Combinations

The pairing of consonant and vowel sounds to create syllables, fundamental in the construction of words in languages.

Metalinguistic Awareness

The capacity to think about and reflect upon the nature and functions of language, including an understanding of its rules and conventions.

Psycholinguistic Skills

The cognitive processes involved in understanding and producing language.