Why do you think some natural compounds are able to kill bacteria?
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These compounds may have evolved to have antimicrobial properties to protect the plant from infection. Secondly, natural compounds may have a chemical structure that allows them to interact with bacterial cells in a way that disrupts their normal functioning. For Show more…
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