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With reference to disinfection, which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
With reference to disinfection, which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
Updated On: Jul 9, 2024
- Ethanol damages lipid structures in the bacterial cell membrane.
- Mercuric chloride inactivates cellular enzymes containing sulfhydryl groups.
- Glutaraldehyde inactivates protein.
- Isopropyl alcohol cannot be used as a disinfectant.
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The Correct Option is A, B, C
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The correct answer is (A and B and C) : Ethanol damages lipid structures in the bacterial cell membrane. AND Mercuric chloride inactivates cellular enzymes containing sulfhydryl groups. AND Glutaraldehyde inactivates protein.
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