Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason for the antibacterial action of detergents by considering the structure of the cell is to be determined.

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Detergents are the substance that is a mixture of surfactants, soluble with water results in cleaning action by the removal of dirt, oil. Detergents act as polar as well as non-polar.

The membrane of the cell is mainly made-up of phospholipids that consist of a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail. When the phospholipids is placed in water, vesicles, micelles are formed. Due to the membrane formation, the harmful molecules stay away from the cell and make the cell survival accessible.

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