Which action is an aseptic technique that would reduce the chance of bacteria on a lab table contaminating a lab notebook?

Disinfectant kills or reduces bacteria on the lab table, so wiping the surface directly lowers the chance that bacteria will transfer to the notebook. Covering the table with paper towels does not necessarily remove or kill the bacteria, and tying back hair or wearing gloves does not clean the table surface. The correct choice is wiping the lab table with a disinfectant.

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