a.
To explain:
The type of antimicrobial chemical agent chosen for effectively cleaning the laboratory.
Introduction:
Antimicrobial chemicals are agents or substances that are used for killing or inhibition of microbial growth. There are different techniques by which microbial growth is controlled, such as sterilization, disinfection, and use of antimicrobial agents.
(b)
To explain:
The statement, “The goal of disinfection is the destruction of bacterial endospores.”
Introduction:
Disinfection is a process of removal or cleaning of microorganisms from a surface. It is done by using disinfectants. The disinfectants destroy, inactivate or kill microorganisms. It is a type of chemical agents.
To explain:
The type of microorganisms that influences the effectiveness of an antimicrobial agent.
Introduction:
Antimicrobial chemicals are agents or substances that are used for killing or inhibition of microbial growth. There are different techniques by which microbial growth is controlled such as sterilization, disinfection, and use of antimicrobial agents.
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