MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
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Author: Cowan
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Chapter 11, Problem 10MCQ
Detergents are
- a. high-level germicides.
- b. low-level germicides.
- c. excellent antiseptics.
- d. used in disinfecting surgical instruments.
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