Q. Antiseptic are different from disinfectants as
A) Antiseptic merely inhibit the growth and disinfectant kill the microorganism
B) Antiseptic are used against microorganism while disinfectants are used against insects
C) Antiseptic are used only over skin while disinfectants can be taken orally also
D) Antiseptic are used over living tissues while disinfectants cannot be used over living tissues
Explanation
(d)
Antiseptics and disinfectants both inhibit and kill the microorganisms but disinfectants are not safe to apply over living tissues
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.