4. Why would surfactants be more effective against gram-negative bacteria than against gram-positive bacteria? Make sure to show your understanding of the differences between the two types of bacteria.

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4. Why would surfactants be more effective against gram-negative bacteria than against
gram-positive bacteria? Make sure to show your understanding of the differences between the
two types of bacteria.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Why would surfactants be more effective against gram-negative bacteria than against gram-positive bacteria? Make sure to show your understanding of the differences between the two types of bacteria.
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