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Hydroxyl ions are highly oxidizing free radicals that destroy bacteria by:

A
Damaging the cytoplasmic membrane
B
Protein denaturation
C
Damaging bacterial DNA
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
The release of hydroxyl ions in an aqueous environment is related to the antimicrobial property. Hydroxyl ions are highly oxidizing free radicals that destroy bacteria by: Damaging the cytoplasmic membrane Protein denaturation Damaging bacterial DNA
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