Chemosterilizers exert their killing effect through all the following mechanisms EXCEPT:
A) Denaturation of cellular proteins
B) Damage of RNA and DNA
C) Inactivating enzyme substrates
D) Reactions with components of the cytoplasmic membrane

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If a chemical can denature proteins that are used by the cell,damage RNA or DNA,or react with components of the cell membrane,they can damage the cell.Inactivating an enzyme substrate may or may not have an effect on cellular function.

Chemosterilizers Exert Their Killing Effect Through All the Following Mechanisms