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    Amphipathic Organic Molecules That Serve as Disinfectants by Disrupting Membranes
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Amphipathic Organic Molecules That Serve as Disinfectants by Disrupting Membranes

Question 27

Question 27

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Amphipathic organic molecules that serve as disinfectants by disrupting membranes and denaturing proteins are called


A) sterilants.
B) oxidants.
C) detergents.
D) soaps.

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