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1. The effects of several surface-active agents on carbohydrate metabolism have been studied. Fermentation, oxygen consumption, and the Pasteur Effect are affected by these agents. 2. With the exception that oxygen consumption is affected differently by various surfactants tested, all 4 agents show qualitative similarities in their effects on carbohydrate metabolism. Benzalkonium chloride showed greatest effect on aerobic CO2 production and the Pasteur Effect. 3. Several hexoses used as substrates showed the effect of benzalkonium ion to be non-specific in its action on metabolism of 3 hexose substrates. 4. Effects of the agents on oxygen consumption and effects of pH were discussed.
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