Question

Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?

a) They are pesticides.

b) They must carry an EPA registration number in order to be used in the shop.

c) They can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

d) They destroy all bacteria.

Answer 1

Disinfectants are not pesticides.

Step-by-step explanation:

Disinfectants are not pesticides, so (a) is not true. Disinfectants are antimicrobial chemicals that are used to kill or inactivate microorganisms on nonliving surfaces. They are different from pesticides, which are used to kill pests such as insects, rodents, or weeds. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) They are pesticides.