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This study investigated the effectiveness of tannins extracted from guava leaves in inhibiting the growth and damaging the cell morphology of Escherichia coli. The best solvent for extracting tannins was determined to be 30% ethanol, which extracted 2.351mg/g of tannins. Extracts containing tannins were found to inhibit the growth of E. coli and destroy the bacterial cells by reacting with the cell membrane. This damage to the membrane prevents nutrients from entering the bacteria, inhibiting energy product

Author
arie gustav
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