Which of the following statements regarding sterilization and disinfection is false?
A) Sterilization is accomplished by autoclaving or dry heat processes.
B) Spores are destroyed during disinfection.
C) Disinfecting agents are too toxic to be used on living tissues.
D) Intermediate-level disinfectants are hospital-grade disinfectants and tuberculocidals.
B
Explanation: A) Spores are not necessarily destroyed during disinfection.
B) Spores are not necessarily destroyed during disinfection.
C) Spores are not necessarily destroyed during disinfection.
D) Spores are not necessarily destroyed during disinfection.
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