Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 7 - Figure 7.9 - The ammonium ion and a quaternary ammonium compound, benzalkonium chloride (Zephiran) - Question - Page 196: 1

Answer

Quats are more effective against gram positive bacteria. This is due to the fact that they act on negative groups present in the cell wall of gram positive bacteria and disrupt it.

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