Which of the Following Disinfectants Acts by Disrupting the Plasma

Question

Which of the following disinfectants acts by disrupting the plasma membrane?
A)soaps
B)aldehydes
C)bisphenols
D)halogens
E)heavy metals

Accepted Answer

Bisphenols act by disrupting the plasma membrane by damaging the lipid bilayer. Soaps, aldehydes, halogens, and heavy metals have different mechanisms of action for disinfection.