Disinfecting agents naturally produced by microorganisms are called:

• A. detergents
• B. antiseptics
• C. disinfectants
• D. antibiotics

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the question: It asks for the name of disinfecting agents that are naturally produced by microorganisms.
2. Recall definitions: Detergents are chemical agents used to remove dirt and microbes but are not naturally produced by microorganisms.
3. Antiseptics are substances applied to living tissues to reduce infection risk, but they are usually synthetic or chemical, not naturally produced by microbes.
4. Disinfectants are chemical agents used on non-living surfaces to kill microbes, but again, they are generally synthetic or manufactured, not naturally produced by microorganisms.
5. Antibiotics are compounds naturally produced by certain microorganisms (like bacteria and fungi) that inhibit or kill other microbes, fitting the description of naturally produced disinfecting agents.