Microbiology Which of the following statements regarding disinfectants is not true – A Hypochlorites are bactericidal and inactivated by organic matter B Gluteraldehyde is sporicidal and not inactivated by organic matter C Formaldehyde is bactericidal, sporicidal and virucidal D Phenol is bactericidal and readily inactivated by organic matter 💡 Explanation Which of the following statements regarding disinfectants is not true - ✓ Correct Answer: D. Phenol is bactericidal and readily inactivated by organic matter