Quaternary ammonium compounds are

A.
cationic detergents that help wash surfaces.

B. attracted to the negative charge on the microbial cell surface.
C. used as a 37% aqueous solution.
D. very effective against Pseudomonas.
E.
cationic detergents that help wash surfaces AND attracted to the negative charge on the microbial cell surface.


E

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