Surfactants Work by _______

Question

Surfactants work by _______.
A) coating the organism preventing interaction with its environment
B) blocking transport into the organism
C) blocking transport out from the organism
D) disrupting membrane integrity

Accepted Answer

Surfactants work by disrupting membrane integrity, which can lead to cell lysis or increased permeability in the membranes of microorganisms or cells. This disruption is crucial for their function in cleaning and emulsifying agents, as well as in their antimicrobial properties.