Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 286: 12

Answer

Alcohols are more effective in a 70% solution than in a 100% solution because to denature/break proteins which leads to the destruction of the cytoplasmic membrane water is needed. Hence, solution with 70% to 90% of alcohol are ideal and effective as anti-microbial solutions.

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