Disinfection is the
A) killing of certain microorganisms while only inhibiting others.
B) killing or removal of all microorganisms in a material or an object.
C) same as sterilization.
D) reduction of the number of pathogenic microorganisms to pose no threat of disease.

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Disinfection refers to the reduction of pathogenic microorganisms to a level where they do not pose a threat of disease, rather than complete elimination or sterilization.

Disinfection Is the