Multiple Choice
All of the following are disadvantages to using compounds containing heavy metals,except ________.
A) they can only be taken in pill form,not applied as a lotion or ointment
B) they may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals
C) organisms can develop resistance to the compounds
D) they are not effective against endospores
E) they can be toxic
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