Asked by Hannah Duncan on Jun 29, 2024

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Which of the following is extremely corrosive and toxic to tissue and has strong killing power?

A) Germicidal soap
B) Acid
C) Boiling water
D) Iodine
E) Alcohol

Corrosive

A substance or chemical that can destroy or irreversibly damage another substance by contact.

Toxic

Harmful, poisonous, or potentially dangerous to organisms, often resulting from chemicals, substances, or environmental factors.

Killing Power

The effectiveness or capability of a substance or action to cause death.

  • Distinguish the compounds and protocols used in sanitizing, germ-free processing, and sterilizing medical machinery.
  • Comprehend the influence of environmental elements, like blood and mucus, on the efficacy of disinfecting agents.
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Sayed HossainJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Acids are known for their extremely corrosive properties and can be very toxic to tissues. They have the ability to destroy or irreversibly damage living tissues upon contact, which accounts for their strong killing power against microorganisms as well as their hazardous nature to human tissues.