Scientists, Studying Skin Microbes, Have Identified Three Unique Strains of the Bacterium

question 31

True/False

Scientists, studying skin microbes, have identified three unique strains of the bacterium P. acnes., all of which are found on the skin. These bacteria break down lipids, resulting in a low skin pH. This low pH is alkaline in nature and makes the environment unfavorable to invading bacteria.

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Definitions:

(R)-3-methylpent-1-ene

A specific optical isomer of an organic compound with a branched five-carbon chain, featuring a double bond at the first carbon and a methyl group at the third position.

Reagents

Chemicals or ingredients introduced into a system to initiate a chemical reaction or to check for the presence of a reaction.

NMR Spectrum

A graphical representation of the nuclear magnetic resonance of atoms within molecules, providing information on the structure, dynamics, reaction state, and chemical environment of the molecule.

Splitting

A process or reaction where a larger molecule is divided into two or more smaller entities, often used in reference to nuclear fission or chemical decomposition.