Iowa Cosmetology Practice Exam

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A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called?

  1. Antiseptic

  2. Disinfectant

  3. Sterilizer

  4. Antibiotic

The correct answer is: Antiseptic

While all of these options can have an impact on bacteria, an antiseptic specifically slows their growth. A disinfectant can eliminate most bacteria but not all. A sterilizer eliminates all living organisms. An antibiotic works on specific types of bacteria, killing them off.

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