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    One Difference Between a Disinfectant and Sterilant Is
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One Difference Between a Disinfectant and Sterilant Is

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Question 23

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One difference between a disinfectant and sterilant is:


A) a disinfectant kills disease-causing microorganisms remaining on surfaces after precleaning.
B) a disinfectant destroys all microorganisms.
C) a disinfectant is destroys all spores and fungi.
D) both a and b

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