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Why do microorginisms differ in their response to disinfectants?
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∙ 13y ago
The microorganisms DNA is different than others. These different DNA strands can have resistances to some things that others don't. however if an organism is only partially exposed to a disinfectant it may grow resistant and more powerful. This creates more powerful strains of viruses and bacteria which can be deadly.
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What relationship did you find if any between the Gram-staining reaction of a microorganism and its susceptibility to antiseptics and disinfectants?
Gram + bacteria has thick cell walls. This feature makes them more resistant to antiseptic and disinfectants.
How do memory cells differ from effector cells?
Memory cells live longer than effector cells and are responsible for the secondary immune response
Do disinfectants work best when left on longer?
Only if you jizz on the area you want to disinfect.
Which microbial forms are most resistant to disinfectants?
Microorganisms that are in a dormant or contain endospores are the most resistant.
How does deodorants disinfectants and antiseptics help prevent spread of diseases?
I'm not sure about deodorant, but disinfectants literally do as the name says, the disinfect the area stopping germs and bacteria spreading, preventing diseases and infections. Antiseptics remove and kill bacteria and if the bacteria can not be spread then nor can the disease.
Why do microorganism differ in response to disinfectants?
Because microrganisms differ in their response to chemical antimicrobial agents, the choice of disinfectant for a particular purpose is guided in part by the type of microbe present in the contaminated material.
What disinfectants are water based?
The are a number of disinfectants that are known to be water based. These include disinfectants such as Lysol, Oxy Clean in liquid format, and even Phenolics.
What are disinfectants?
Disinfectable
How Well Do Disinfectants Work On Lunch Meat?
You should not use disinfectants on food - not if you intend to eat it.
Against which organism are disinfectants effective?
Disinfectants are effective against vegetative cells and viruses, but not endospores.
Why can't disinfectants used to clean skin?
Disinfectants kill or inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Most disinfectants are too harsh to be applied to living tissue, and are applied only to inanimate surfaces. Ammonia, ethanol, and bleach are examples of widely used disinfectants.
What are difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
antiseptics are used on living tissue disinfectants are used on non-living things disinfectants are also much stronger and are too toxic to be used on living tissue
What is an example of a large unicellular organism?
An ostritch egg... That is the biggest single cell
Describe the similarities and differences of antibiotics and disinfectants?
One similarity is that both antibiotics and disinfectants help keep people healthy. The difference is antibiotics inhibit or kill microorganisms while disinfectants only kill them.
What is the frequency response of a microphone?
Most dynamic microphones have a response from about 15Hz to 15 kHz, although they differ widely depending upon model.
An immune response to a tissue graft will differ from an immune response to a bacterium because?
MHC molecules of the host may stimulate rejection of the graft tissue :]
What is the frequency response of a Dynamic microphone?
Most dynamic microphones have a response from about 15Hz to 15 kHz, although they differ widely depending upon model.
