Question
Environmental Microbiology Question on Lipids
With reference to disinfection, which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?
A
Ethanol damages lipid structures in the bacterial cell membrane.
B
Mercuric chloride inactivates cellular enzymes containing sulfhydryl groups.
C
Glutaraldehyde inactivates protein.
D
Isopropyl alcohol cannot be used as a disinfectant.
Answer
Ethanol damages lipid structures in the bacterial cell membrane.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A and B and C) : Ethanol damages lipid structures in the bacterial cell membrane. AND Mercuric chloride inactivates cellular enzymes containing sulfhydryl groups. AND Glutaraldehyde inactivates protein.