Which of the Following Statements Is True About Alcohol as a Disinfectant

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about alcohol as a disinfectant?

• A)Alcohol is effective in destroying Bacillus spores
• B)Alcohol is effective against nonenveloped viruses but worthless against enveloped viruses
• C)Alcohol is not effective as a broad-spectrum antibacterial
• D)Alcohol's mode of action involves dissolving pathogen membranes and inactivating proteins

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