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What is a common characteristic of all germicides?
What is a common characteristic of all germicides?
- They are capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores (correct)
- They are always safe for human consumption
- They can only kill specific pathogenic organisms
- They are only effective against viruses
What is a limitation of some germicides?
What is a limitation of some germicides?
- They are only effective against bacteria
- They can not kill all pathogenic organisms and endospores (correct)
- They are not effective against viruses
- They can only kill endospores
What is a potential consequence of using a germicide that is not capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores?
What is a potential consequence of using a germicide that is not capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores?
- It will kill all microorganisms
- It may not completely eliminate infection (correct)
- It will only kill viruses
- It will have no effect on microorganisms
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all germicides?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all germicides?
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What can be said about the statement 'All germicides are capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospore'?
What can be said about the statement 'All germicides are capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospore'?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Germicides
- A common characteristic of all germicides is that they are capable of reducing the number of microorganisms.
Limitations of Germicides
- A limitation of some germicides is that they may not be capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores.
Consequences of Ineffective Germicides
- Using a germicide that is not capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores can have the potential consequence of spreading infection.
Inaccurate Statement about Germicides
- The statement 'All germicides are capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores' is inaccurate.
Exclusion from Characteristics of Germicides
- Not being capable of killing all pathogenic organisms and endospores is NOT a characteristic of all germicides.
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