Chemical Control Of Microbial Growth Flashcards by Nathan Andresen | Brainscape

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Pros/cons of phenols (4)

A

Odor/irritant
remains active on surface
works well I’m the presence of organic matter
destroys most microbes and some spores

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What was the first type of chemical used for disinfection?

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Phenols

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Wood smoke (cresol) is a derivative of…

A

Phenol

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What is the mode action for phenols?

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Phenols disrupt membranes/denature membrane proteins

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Xylene ls, cresols, carvacrol(oregano), and thymol (thyme) are all __________.

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Phenols

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