Why Is 70% Ethanol Rather Than 95% Ethanol Used in Sterilizing

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Multiple Choice

Why is 70% ethanol rather than 95% ethanol used in sterilizing skin before injections?

• A) 70% ethanol kills bacteria by denaturing their surface proteins.
• B) 70% ethanol kills bacteria by penetrating them and coagulating their proteins.
• C) Special precautions must be taken when using 95% ethanol.
• D) None of the above is correct.

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