How soap destroys a virus

The video explains the structure of coronaviruses, focusing on their lipid envelope and RNA. It describes how soap molecules, with their hydrophobic tails, interact with the lipid bilayer of the virus, destabilizing it. This interaction leads to the formation of micelles, which encapsulate viral particles, allowing them to be washed away. Additionally, soap disrupts the bonds between proteins, lipids, and RNA, effectively dismantling the virus.

Describe the process by which soap encapsulates lipids in the viral bilayer.

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What happens to viral particles when soap is used?

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