With enough exposure time, sterilants can also kill:
AEndocrines
BEndoscopes
CEndospores
DEndotoxins
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Endospores
1. They kill all microbes and viruses.
2. Given time they reach even the hardiest form.
3. Sterilants kill all microbes and viruses, and with appropriate exposure time can also kill endospores.
4. So the answer is endospores.
_Source: OpenStax 'Microbiology', Ch 13 'Control of Microbial Growth'_
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