The process of destroying all life including spores is known as:: (A) Sterilization, (B) Disinfection, (C) Antisepsis, (D) Incineration
Answer is A. Sterilization: It is the process of destroying all life including spores. Disinfection: It is the removal of harmful microbes without the exception of spores. Antisepsis: It is the process by which the growth of micro organisms are inhibited on a surface but they are not destroyed completely. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 117.