Question

phenolic compounds act by: binding ribosomes dissolving cell membranes and denaturing proteins dehydrating the cytoplasm oxidizing enzymes question 29 (1 point) a bacteriostatic agent: inhibits bacterial growth destroys spores denatures dna kills bacteria

Explanation:

• Phenolic compounds act by dissolving cell membranes and denaturing proteins. Phenolics disrupt the lipid bilayer of cell membranes and also denature proteins, which are essential for microbial survival.
• A bacteriostatic agent inhibits bacterial growth. Bacteriostatic agents do not kill bacteria (that would be bactericidal) or destroy spores. They prevent bacteria from multiplying, allowing the body's immune system to deal with the existing bacteria. Denaturing DNA is not the primary mode of action for bacteriostatic agents in general.

Answer:

• For the first question: Dissolving cell membranes and denaturing proteins
• For the second question: Inhibits bacterial growth