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From my understanding, certain things are almost impossible to mutate against. No bacteria have evolved resistance against alcohol.
by nopinsight 9y ago
From my understanding, certain things are almost impossible to mutate against. No bacteria have evolved resistance against alcohol.
- thatcat 9y agoSome bacteria actually use dilute concentrations of ethanol as a substrate - acetobacter converts EtOH to acetate (vinegar). It's the concentration of 72% EtOH 28% h2o that bacteria can not protect against.
- jaggederest 9y agoAlso, more importantly, certain environmental toxins force maladaptation to the human body as a growth medium. That is, anything that can live in a 40+% alcohol environment is also not going to find the human body hospitable.