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: Microbiology
Asepsis means: 
Select and explain. 
A. Absence of pathogenic microbes, B. Disinfection of the surface, C. Prevention of infection, D. Destroying all forms of microorganisms
A: Absence of pathogenic microbes
Answer: A: Absence of pathogenic microbes 
Explanation: The term asepsis refers to any practice that prevents the entry of infectious agents into sterile tissues and thus prevents infection.
Parija SC. Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2014. Page: 25