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Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents

11. Controlling Microbial Growth / Liquid Chemicals: Surface-Active Agents / Problem 3

Why are quaternary ammonium compounds generally considered less effective in the presence of organic contaminants?

A

Organic contaminants enhance their antimicrobial properties.

B

Organic contaminants inhibit their ability to disrupt membranes.

C

Organic contaminants increase their solubility in water.

D

Organic contaminants do not affect their antimicrobial activity.

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