Question 1
What effect do aldehydes have on microbial organisms?
◦ They damage proteins and DNA.
◦ They disrupt cytoplasmic membranes.
◦ They inhibit enzymes.
◦ They disrupt membranes and enzyme function.
◦ They damage nucleic acids.
Question 2
Disinfecting agents naturally produced by microorganisms are
◦ halogens.
◦ quaternary ammonium compounds.
◦ antibiotics.
◦ triclosans.
◦ aldehydes.