Cell Wall & Gram classification â¢ Most bacteria fall into one of two groups: Gram-positive or Gram-negative â¢ Based on results of a differential staining test (the Gramâs stain) â¢ Primary basis for this distinction is differences in their cell walls Cell Wall: structure & composition Peptidoglycan (murein) â¢ Most importantcomponent
Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. The physiologic effect of chlorhexidine is by means of Decreased Cell Wall Integrity. Chlorhexidine is a biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity.
In chemistry, soap is a salt of a fatty acid. Consumers mainly use soaps as surfactants for washing, bathing, and cleaning, but they are also used in textile spinning and are important components of lubricants.ats and oils are composed of triglycerides; three molecules of fatty acids attach to a single molecule of glycerol. The alkaline solution, which is often called lye (although the term lye soap refers almost exclusively to soaps made with sodium hydroxide), brings about a chemical reaction known as saponification.