Heavy metals generally kill microorganisms by: A) uniting with water molecules and dehydrating the microorganisms. B) inactivating enzymes and structural proteins. C) disrupting the cell membrane. D) inhibiting flagellar motion in the microorganism.
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Heavy metals are elements with high atomic weights that can be toxic to living organisms at certain concentrations. They can interfere with biological processes due to their chemical properties. Show more…
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