An agent used to reduce the number of bacteria on a toilet would most accurately be called a (n) An agent used to reduce the number of bacteria on a toilet would most accurately be called a (n) disinfectant. fungicide. aseptic. virucide. antiseptic.

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Brooke Hicks

31 December, 08:24

An agent used to reduce the number of bacteria on a toilet would most accurately be called a (n) An agent used to reduce the number of bacteria on a toilet would most accurately be called a (n) disinfectant. fungicide. aseptic. virucide. antiseptic.

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Virginia Mccullough · Answer 1

disinfectant

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Disinfectant are chemical substances that are applied on non living surfaces, which are used to inactivate or kill microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. examples of chemical disinfectants include bleach, thymol, alcohols, formaldehyde etc. Also, there are non-chemical disinfectant, such as UV light.

Disinfectant are antimicrobial in action, and can be used to reduce the number of bacteria on a toilet. It is almost similar with antiseptic, however, antiseptic are mostly applied on the body to prevent growth of microorganisms, while disinfectant are commonly applied on inert or non living surfaces, to reduce and destroy microorganisms.