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Can bacteria become resistant to isopropyl (rubbing alcohol)?

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Can bacteria become resistant to isopropyl (rubbing alcohol)?

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  1. Essentially bacteria don't have rigid cell walls like plants, but have a membrane that is similar to that.  Anyway, the ether in this alcohol has the ability bo penetrate into the bacteria and kill it.

    Clean you hands with alcohol wipes when you feel it necessary to prevent the spread of bateria.


  2. Some bacteria is resistant to rubbing alcohol.

    Look at this for the in-depth explanation :

    http://microbiology.suite101.com/article...

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