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Liquid Chemicals: Halogens

11. Controlling Microbial Growth / Liquid Chemicals: Halogens / Problem 2

How do halogens exert their antimicrobial effect on microorganisms?

A

By disrupting cell membranes

B

By denaturing essential proteins

C

By forming toxic compounds

D

By inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis

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