A Chemical Agent That Kills Pathogenic Microbes in General Is

Question

A chemical agent that kills pathogenic microbes in general is a(n)
A) sanitizer.
B) germicide.
C) disinfectant.
D) fungicide.
E) antiseptic.

Accepted Answer

A germicide is a chemical agent that kills pathogenic microbes in general. Other options have more specific targets. Sanitizers reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level, disinfectants kill or remove harmful microorganisms on surfaces or inanimate objects, fungicides kill fungi, and antiseptics are used to prevent or treat infections on living tissues.