alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
ex of alcohol
A
ethanol
isopropanol
2
Q
alcohols denatures
A
proteins, dissolve lipids– good against enveloped viruses as well as bacteria, but NOT endospores
3
Q
viral envelopes and bacterial plasma membranes=
A
high lipids
4
Q
requires water for action–
A
100% alcohol has no antimicrobial effect b/c there is no water!!
