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How do antimicrobials act on microorganisms?
Options
- AThey selectively destroy or inhibit the pathogenic action of microorganisms
- BThey stimulate the growth of microorganisms
- CThey induce sleep in microorganisms
- DThey cause addiction in microorganisms
Correct answer
A. They selectively destroy or inhibit the pathogenic action of microorganisms
Step-by-step solution
Antimicrobials tend to selectively destroy or inhibit the pathogenic action of microorganisms.