The Compound That Is an Organic Base Containing Chlorine and Two

question 59

Multiple Choice

The compound that is an organic base containing chlorine and two phenolic rings, and is used increasingly for wound degerming, neonatal washes, hand scrubbing, and prepping surgical skin sites is ______.

• A)a quaternary ammonium compound
• B)carbolic acid
• C)triclosan
• D)formalin
• E)chlorhexidine

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Definitions:

Compound Eye

An eye, such as that of an insect, consisting of many light-sensitive units called ommatidia.

Vertebrate Eye

The complex visual organ in vertebrates that allows vision and is typically adapted to the environmental light conditions of the organism.

Light Intensity

The measure of the wavelength-weighted power emitted by a light source, indicating the visual brightness perceived by the human eye.

Cyclic AMP

A second messenger important in many biological processes, including the regulation of glycogen, sugar, and lipid metabolism.