Chemistry · Biochemistry and Pharmaceuticals
Parabens are widely used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. What is their primary mechanism of action?
- 1Oxidizing surface pathogens
- 2Chelating essential metal ions required for enzymes
- 3Disrupting microbial cell membranes and denaturing proteins✓
- 4Neutralizing cellular acids
Correct answer
Disrupting microbial cell membranes and denaturing proteins
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