Which statement among A-D is false regarding physical and chemical agents of control? A) Effective killing of bacteria via irradiation with gamma rays or x-rays would likely take longer than if irradiated with UV light. B) Detergent-type disinfectants exert their effect by solubilizing membranes. C) Antiseptics are generally not as strong as disinfectants D) Resistance to disinfectants may occur if the disinfectant is used at much lower than optimal concentrations. E) None of A-D is false.
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