Which of the following microbial cell is most resistant to antiseptics & disinfectants ?
Correct answer: C. Prions
- A. Mycobacteria
- B. Spore
- C. Prions
- D. Coccidia
Explanation
Prions are the most resistant infectious agents to routine antiseptics, disinfectants and sterilisation methods because they contain abnormally folded protein without nucleic acid. Bacterial spores are highly resistant but generally less so than prions.
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