Which of the following statements is true of disinfectants? which of the following statements is true of disinfectants? they are used on inanimate surfaces. they are effective in destroying endospores. they are used on living tissue. they are used for sterilization. they are only effective for short periods of time (seconds to minutes).

The correct answer will be option-They are used on inanimate surfaces

Explanation:

Disinfectants are the antimicrobial compounds which destroy the micro-organisms mainly bacteria.

The disinfectants are applied to the non-living objects only to clean the objects and making it devoid of microbes but are less effective than sterilization.

The disinfectants are not able to destroy the endospores but able to destroy the cell wall of the bacteria. These disinfectants are used as sanitizers in hospitals and government buildings.

Thus, the selected option is the correct answer.

the form of energy changes and the total energy increases0l