Paul Ehrlich wrote that only alkaline disinfectants would be effective against M!

Question:

Paul Ehrlich wrote that only alkaline disinfectants would be effective against Mycobacterium? why?

How did he reach this conclusion with out testing the disinfectants?

Answers:

Mycobacteria are "acid fast" bacilli.

This means they have a cell wall that is relatively resistant to acidic chemical agents.

http://student.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141...

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Paul Ehrlich wrote that only alkaline disinfectants would be effective against M!

Paul Ehrlich wrote that only alkaline disinfectants would be effective against Mycobacterium? why?

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