This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: general microbiology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Sporicidal agents are - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Gluteraldehyde, B. Ethylene oxide, C. Formaldehyde, D. Benzaalkonium chloride', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Glutaraldehyde is especially effective against the tubercle bacilli, fungi, and viruses. It is less toxic and irritant to eyes and skin than formaldehyde. It has no deleterious effects on the cement or lenses of instruments such as cystoscope and bronchoscpe. It can be safely used to treat corrugated rubber, face masks, plastic endotracheal tubes, metal instruments an, polythene tubings REF:Ananthanarayan and Panicker's Textbook ofMicrobiology 8thEdition pg no:36", 'role': 'assistant'}]