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 disrupt the protein function of the cell.
C. They can decrease the surface tension of bacterial cell walls causing the cells to swell and lyse.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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