Which term describes an agent that kills fungi?

Which term describes an agent that kills fungi?

• A. Fungicidal
• B. Virucidal
• C. Bactericidal
• D. Tuberculocidal

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the terminology used for how an agent affects microorganisms. Fungicidal means the agent actually kills fungi. Fungi are a separate group from bacteria and viruses, so you need the term that indicates killed fungi specifically. In practice, recognizing this helps you choose the right disinfectant or treatment: a fungicidal product will eliminate fungi, which is essential when addressing fungal infections or contamination. Virucidal refers to killing viruses, not fungi. Bactericidal targets bacteria. Tuberculocidal denotes activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, not fungi.

The concept being tested is the terminology used for how an agent affects microorganisms. Fungicidal means the agent actually kills fungi. Fungi are a separate group from bacteria and viruses, so you need the term that indicates killed fungi specifically.

In practice, recognizing this helps you choose the right disinfectant or treatment: a fungicidal product will eliminate fungi, which is essential when addressing fungal infections or contamination. Virucidal refers to killing viruses, not fungi. Bactericidal targets bacteria. Tuberculocidal denotes activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, not fungi.