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
Spores of bacteria are destroyed by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Alcohol, B. Lysol, C. Halogen, D. Ionizing radiation
C: Halogen
Answer: C: Halogen 
Explanation: 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