Dyes that are used as antimicrobial agents function by:
A)disrupting disulfide bonds.
B)interfering with replication or blocking cell wall synthesis.
C)denaturing proteins by mixing with water.
D)oxidizing cellular components.

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Dyes that are used as antimicrobial agents typically work by interfering with replication or blocking cell wall synthesis in the microorganisms. Thus, choice B is the best option. Disrupting disulfide bonds, denaturing proteins by mixing with water, and oxidizing cellular components are not typical mechanisms of action for these dyes.

Dyes That Are Used as Antimicrobial Agents Function By