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Chemicals that kill or stop the growth of microorganisms and can be applied to living tissues such as cuts and wounds are called

Aanalgesics
Bantiseptics
Cantacids
Ddisinfectants

Answer: B

Antiseptics are safe for living tissue. Disinfectants are used on non-living objects such as floors and instruments.

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