Disinfectants that damage membranes include

A) alcohol.
B) phenolics.
C) iodine.
D) hydrogen peroxide.
E) both alcohol and phenolics.


E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Chemical Methods of Microbial Control
Learning Outcome: 9.20, 9.21

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