The Use of a Physical or Chemical Process to Destroy

Question

The use of a physical or chemical process to destroy vegetative pathogens on inanimate objects is
A)disinfection.
B)sterilization.
C)antisepsis.
D)sanitization.
E)degermation.

Accepted Answer

Disinfection is the process used to destroy vegetative pathogens on inanimate objects, not necessarily killing all microorganisms but reducing them to levels not harmful to health.