Agents That Adversely Affect Cell Wall Formation Include

Question

Agents that adversely affect cell wall formation include:
A)detergents
B)alcohols
C)crystal violet
D)lactic acid

Accepted Answer

Crystal violet is a type of dye that binds to the peptidoglycan layer of the cell wall in bacteria, thereby interfering with cell wall formation. This can lead to cell lysis and death. Detergents and alcohols can also disrupt cell membranes, but they do not specifically target cell wall formation. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid that can inhibit bacterial growth by lowering the pH of the environment, but it does not directly affect cell wall formation.