Multiple choice

Which of the following substances can also be employed as anti-fouling agents or disinfectants?

  1. Spermicide

  2. Biocide

  3. Fungicides

  4. Acaricides
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A biocide is a chemical substance or microorganism which can deter, render harmless or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means. Biocides are commonly used in medicine, agriculture, forestry, and industry. Biocidal substances and products are also employed as anti-fouling agents or disinfectants under other circumstances.

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