Glutaraldehyde is preferred more than formaldehyde because______________?
Correct answer: C. It has got no deleterious effect on the cement and lenses of instruments
- A. It has got more bactericidal activity
- B. It has got more bacteriostatic activity
- C. It has got no deleterious effect on the cement and lenses of instruments
- D. Its application is easier
Explanation
Glutaraldehyde is preferred because it is less damaging to instrument cement, lenses and delicate materials while still providing high-level disinfection. Its main advantage here is material compatibility rather than merely bacteriostasis.
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