Select the True Statement About the Mechanism of Action of Antiseptics

question 20

Multiple Choice

Select the true statement about the mechanism of action of antiseptics and disinfectants.

• A) They destroy microorganisms by altering the nucleic acid.
• B) They can decrease the surface tension of bacterial cell walls causing the cells to swell and lyse.
• C) They can disrupt the protein function of the cell.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

The State

Consists of the institutions responsible for formulating and carrying out a country’s laws and public policies.

Coercive Socio-Political System

A form of governance or societal structure where power is maintained and exercised through force, intimidation, or repression.

Authoritarian Command Apparatus

A structure of governance where power is concentrated in the hands of a single authority or a small group, with strict obedience expected from the populace.

The State

An organized political community under one government, recognized as sovereign or exercising authority over a specific territory.