The Substantial Reduction of the Total Population of Microorganisms on Inanimate

question 13

Multiple Choice

The substantial reduction of the total population of microorganisms on inanimate objects and the destruction of potential pathogens is called

• A)disinfection.
• B)antisepsis.
• C)sterilization.
• D)sanitization.

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