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How does sodium hypochlorite kill bacteria?

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Sodium hypochlorite kills bacteria by disrupting cell structures and denaturing enzymes, predominantly through the action of hypochlorous acid. Its effectiveness is concentration and exposure-dependent, particularly in dissolving biofilms.

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