NESTER'S MICROBIOLOGY-ACCESS
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Author: Anderson
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Chapter 5, Problem 5MC
Which concentration of alcohol is the most effective germicide?
a) 100%
b) 75%
c) 50%
d) 25%
e) 5%
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