Quaternary ammonium compounds are
A) cationic detergents that help wash surfaces.
B) attracted to the positive charge on the microbial cell surface.
C) toxic and cannot be used on food preparation surfaces.
D) very effective against endospores and non-enveloped viruses
E) anionic detergents that help wash surfaces.

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Quaternary ammonium compounds are cationic detergents that help wash surfaces by disrupting microbial cell membranes. They are not effective against endospores and non-enveloped viruses, and they are not toxic when used properly on food preparation surfaces.

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