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What is the process of destroying all living organisms on an object or surface called?
Sterilization
Antiseptic
Single-process hair coloring
Disinfection
The correct answer is: Sterilization
Disinfection (D) involves killing most microorganisms, while antiseptic (B) is used on living tissue and may not kill all microorganisms. Single-process hair coloring (C) has nothing to do with killing bacteria or other living organisms on objects or surfaces. Sterilization (A) is the process of completely destroying all forms of life, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, making it the correct answer.