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Detergents are surfactants, meaning that they lower the surface tension of liquids. This helps them clean materials and remove stains.

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What is the function of sodium deoxycholate in media?

Sodium deoxycholate is a detergent commonly used in cell culture media to disrupt lipid membranes and solubilize membrane proteins. It helps in cell lysis, protein extraction, and is often used in combination with other detergents to maintain the solubility of membrane proteins in solution.


Is detergent a mechanical mixture or a solution?

Detergent is a solution because it is a homogeneous mixture where the detergent molecules are evenly distributed and dissolved in water. This allows the detergent to effectively clean by interacting with dirt and oils on surfaces.


What effect does a detergent have on the integrity of cells if a lipid is added to the detergent?

A detergent would bring about the deterioration of cell integrity. This is because the cell's membrane consists of lipids and proteins. Most importantly, however, is that the cell membrane is spanned by a phospholipid bilayer and, according to the information given about the effect of detergent on lipids, the cell membrane would be destroyed since it is made up primarily of lipids.


Why is detergent hot when water is added?

Adding hot water to detergent can cause the detergent to become warm due to the heat transfer from the water. The heat from the hot water can raise the temperature of the detergent, making it feel warm or hot to the touch.


How detergent is produced from kerosene?

This detergent is the linear alkylbenzene sulfonate.See this link for several production details.

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Does dish detergent count as an electrolyte?

Dish detergent does not contain electrolytes. Electrolytes are substances that dissociate into ions in solution and conduct electricity, such as salts and minerals like sodium, potassium, and chloride. Dish detergent is a surfactant that helps to break down grease and dirt but does not function as an electrolyte.


Do you use detergent or non detergent?

Detergent


What are the example of detergent?

There is Clothes Detergent and Dish Detergent!


What are example of detergent?

There is Clothes Detergent and Dish Detergent!


What is the function of sodium deoxycholate in media?

Sodium deoxycholate is a detergent commonly used in cell culture media to disrupt lipid membranes and solubilize membrane proteins. It helps in cell lysis, protein extraction, and is often used in combination with other detergents to maintain the solubility of membrane proteins in solution.


What is the function of the impeller in a dishwasher?

The impeller in a dishwasher helps to circulate water and detergent throughout the appliance, ensuring that dishes are thoroughly cleaned.


Is toothpaste a detergent?

no its not a detergent


Does a 1985 Honda four-wheeler take detergent or non detergent oil?

Detergent! Do not use non-detergent oil.


Detergent or non detergent oil on a TRX250 ATV?

It has to be a non detergent oil


What are facts about gain detergent?

its a detergent


Is 2x detergent the same as HE detergent?

No, 2x detergent refers to the concentration level of the detergent, meaning it is twice as concentrated as regular detergent. HE detergent is specifically designed for high-efficiency washers and produces fewer suds, helping these machines operate efficiently. It is recommended to use HE detergent in high-efficiency washers.


Name of soap detergent from 1960?

Drive Detergent