Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Porins are cell wall component which helps in transport of molecules. The molecules size with 600 daltons can diffuse through it. Triclosan is antibacterial and antifungal agent. Quats has the characteristic of bactericidal, amoebicidal, fungicidal action.

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