This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Which of these is sporicidal? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Alcohol, B. Phenol, C. Chlorine, D. Glutaraldehyde', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans: D (Glutaraldehyde) Ref: Ananthnarayan R, Paniker CKJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. Hyderabad: Universities Press; 2009. Pg. 35-8.Explanation: (See Table 13) Table 13DisinfectantEffective againstCharacteristicAlcohols Compounds (Ethanol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol)Active against bacteria. Methanol is active against fungal sporesGood general use disinfectantAldehydes(Formaldehyde.Glutaraldehyde)Active against bacteria and virus and sporesGood activity against bacteria, vims and sporesChlorineGood disinfectant for blood and body fluid spiilsActive against bacteria, virus and mocerate action against spores', 'role': 'assistant'}]