Hydrogen peroxide is NOT an effective antiseptic because
A) it evaporates too quickly.
B) exposure to light rapidly degrades it.
C) the catalase present in skin cells degrades it.
D) it is only effective on a small number of fungi.
E) it is mostly water.

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Hydrogen peroxide is broken down by the enzyme catalase, which is present in skin cells, reducing its effectiveness as an antiseptic.

Hydrogen Peroxide Is NOT an Effective Antiseptic Because