Chemicals used for disinfection that are capable of disrupting cellular membranes and reduce the surface tension through cationic disruption of water molecules are termed:
A)alcohols.
B)bleach.
C)iodine or heavy metal compounds.
D)quaternary ammonium compounds.

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Quaternary ammonium componds utilize cationic detergents to disrupt the cellular membranes of microorganisms and other organic cells.Alcohols are a dehydrating agent that disrupt hydrogen bonds and chlorine-based agents cause oxidative stress on organisms.Iodines or heavy metals interfere with biological processes by interfering with charge interactions and chelating of enzymatic compounds or cofactors required for enzymatic reactions.

Chemicals Used for Disinfection That Are Capable of Disrupting Cellular