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by nucleotideboy on December 24th, 2008
Ethanol essentially acts to dissolve parts of the bacterial membrane which makes the cell leak. It also interacts with certain proteins and disrupts their function.
by Rahbar on December 24th, 2008
By destroying vital human organs!
by Aksafari on December 24th, 2008
It turns them into drunk drivers and they crash into telephone polls.
by Sunblynd 5.0 on January 11th, 2007
The ether in the alcohol penetrates the cellular wall and stops the life cycle of the bacteria because it needs a certain PH balance to survive. Here is site that can explain it to you more in detail; http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/a2z-b.html
by tripwire on January 11th, 2007
Alcohol is a waste product of bacteria, so it's what bacteria needs to get rid of to survive.
by Sketchy Mess Jeoffory on January 11th, 2007
Most it will. Alcohol can break down cell membranes and cause the contents of the cell to spill, thus killing the cell. It can kill alot of germs, but it's no substitute for washing your hands with soap and water.
by anonymous on January 11th, 2007
It destoys their liver.
by Spunts.answered 67 questions in 1 hour. on January 11th, 2007
try drinking some 150 proof and you will find out.
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