The difference between sterilization and disinfection is that_______________?
Correct answer: B. Sterilization kills all spores but disinfection does not
- A. Disinfection kills all spores but sterilization does not
- B. Sterilization kills all spores but disinfection does not
- C. Sterilization involves chemicals and disinfection involves physical methods
- D. Sterilization is easier to achieve
Explanation
Sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores, whereas disinfection may leave spores and some highly resistant organisms. The distinction is based on the completeness of microbial destruction, not whether chemicals or physical methods are used.
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