Using the mechanism of action of benzalkonium chloride,select the true statement related to its bactericidal properties.
A) Benzalkonium chloride is incorporated into the bacterial cell wall, which disrupts the membrane and reduces the membrane's permeability.
B) At bactericidal concentrations, benzalkonium chloride attacks the microorganism membrane and produces rapid cell leakage, resulting in total depletion of the intracellular potassium.
C) Benzalkonium chloride binds to the bacterial DNA, alters its transcription, and causes lethal DNA damage to the bacterial cell.
D) None of these are correct.
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