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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