Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? Question 45 options: A) bacteriostatic — kills vegetative bacterial cells B) germicide — kills microbes C) virucide — inactivates viruses D) sterilant — destroys all living microorganisms E) fungicide — kills yeasts and molds

Explanation:

Bacteriostatic agent is a chemical or  biological or agent that mainly stops bacteria from reproducing, it is not necessary that it  kills them, it means that the agent prevents the growth of bacteria ( it keeps bacteria in the stationary phase).

All the other matches are correct as:

germicide:  kills microbes,

virucide:  inactivates viruses,

sterilant: destroys all living microorganisms,

fungicide: kills yeasts and molds.

humans are now responsible for causing changes in the environment that hurt animals and plant species. we take up more space on earth for our homes and cities. we pollute habitats. human activity often changes or destroys the habitats that plants and animals need to survive.

the answer is b)3/8x+1