Which of the Following Is True of Hydrogen Peroxide

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of hydrogen peroxide?

• A)It is a sterilant for inanimate objects and is quickly inactivated on living tissue.
• B)It leaves a toxic residue.
• C)It is broken down by catalase into water and oxygen.
• D)It is even more effective when used in combination with peracetic acid.
• E)It is a sterilant for inanimate objects and is quickly inactivated on living tissue; it is broken down by catalase into water and oxygen; AND it is even more effective when used in combination with peracetic acid.

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