This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
[{'content': 'Which of the following is not a complete sterilization agent? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Glutaraldehyde, B. Absolute alcohol, C. Hydrogen peroxide, D. Sodium hypochlorite', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Sterilization refers to removal of all forms of life, including bacterial spores. This may be accomplished by Physical and Chemical methods. Thus a complete sterilizing agent needs to act on spores also. Out of the choices provided, Glutaraldehyde, Hydrogen Peroxide and Sodium Hypochlorite, all may act on spores as well. Although alcohols have a wider spectrum, they are not sporicidal - Hence they cannot be referred as Complete Sterilizing agents. Ref: Diagnostic Microbiology, 2nd Edition, Page 29 ; Clinical Microbiology, 7th Edition, Page 145', 'role': 'assistant'}]