Detergent is used to break open the cell membrane. How does detergent aid in this process?

Detergent dissolves the cell membrane because of its alkalinity

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Cell membrane reacts with the acidic detergent and is dissolved in it

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Detergent breaks the cell membrane after binding to the hydrophobic lipid tails

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Detergent can make holes in the cell membrane for the DNA to come out

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Solution

The correct option is C Detergent breaks the cell membrane after binding to the hydrophobic lipid tails
The hydrophobic end of the phospholipid bilayer stays away from the water. This avoids the dissolution of cell membrane in water. But the detergent can bind to the hydrophobic end of the cell membrane and form a solution with water, thus breaking the cell membrane barrier.

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