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What effect do aldehydes have on microbial organisms? Group of answer choices
They damage proteins and DNA.
They inhibit enzymes.
They disrupt membranes and enzyme function.
They damage nucleic acids.
They disrupt cytoplasmic membranes.'

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They damage proteins and DNA.

Explanation:

Aldehydes damage proteins and DNA of microbial organisms. They typically inhibits the growth of microbial organisms by causing alteration to proteins and DNA.

  • They cause damage to proteins ans are used as disinfectants.
  • The aldehydes generally cross link functional groups in proteins and short changes their structures.
  • Formalin is one example that is used to arrest bacteria growth and it is an aldehyde.

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