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': 'Spores of bacteria are destroyed by - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Alcohol, B. Lysol, C. Halogen, D. Ionizing radiation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Halogens- Iodine is an aqeous and alchoholic solution has been widely used as skin disinfectant. It is actively bactericidal with moderate action against spores REF:Ananthanarayan & Panicker's Textbook of Microbiology 9th edition pg no:35", 'role': 'assistant'}]