Which of the following refers to a germicide that can kill vegetative cells and certain enveloped viruses but not endospores?

high-level germicide

intermediate-level germicide

low-level germicide

sterilant

low-level germicide

Explanation:

Germicides are the chemicals that have the ability to kill the pathogens and their reproductive structures. Low-level germicides are the germicides that are effective against the vegetative cells and some enveloped viruses but can not kill endospores.

Low-level germicides have lesser disinfectant activity as compared to high level and intermediate level germicides and therefore can not kill the highly resistant bacterial endospores.

For example, the disinfectants used to clean the surfaces are low-level germicides.