<prompt> Hydroxyl ions are highly oxidizing free radicals that destroy bacteria by:Damaging the cytoplasmic membraneProtein denaturationDamaging bacterial DNAAll of the above  <response>: 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 membraneProtein denaturationDamaging bacterial DNA 