Question
Microbiology Question on Sterilization & Disinfection
Which of the following disinfectant effectively destroys vegetative bacterial cells including Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, bacterial endospores, fungi, and viruses?
A
8% formaldehyde + 70% alcohol
B
70% Alcohol
C
0.1% Phenol aqueous
D
0.1% Iodine aqueous
Answer
8% formaldehyde + 70% alcohol
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (A) : 8% formaldehyde + 70% alcohol