The Disinfectant Action of Phenol and Phenolic Derivatives Mainly Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

The disinfectant action of phenol and phenolic derivatives mainly is due to

• A)its inherent detergent action.
• B)membrane damage and protein denaturation.
• C)oxidation of disulfide bonds in proteins.
• D)extraction of lipids from membranes.
• E)damage to nucleic acids and proteins caused by free radicals.

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