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प्रश्न
Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Disinfectants
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उत्तर
Disinfectants are the chemicals which either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. They are applied to inanimate objects such as floors, drainage system, instruments, etc.
Chlorine in the concentration of 0.2 to 0.4 ppm in aqueous solution is a disinfectant.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
A narrow spectrum antibiotic is active against ______.
Compound which is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties is ______.
Compounds with antiseptic properties are:
(i) \[\ce{CHCl3}\]
(ii) \[\ce{CHI3}\]
(iii) Boric acid
(iv) 0.3 ppm aqueous solution of \[\ce{Cl2}\]
Which of the following are sulpha drugs?
(i) Sulphapyridine
(ii) Prontosil
(iii) Salvarsan
(iv) Nardil
Which of the following statements are incorrect about penicillin?
(i) An antibacterial fungus.
(ii) Ampicillin is its synthetic modification.
(iii) It has bacteriostatic effect.
(iv) It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Aspirin is pain relieving antipyretic drug but can be used to prevent heart attack. Explain.
Match the medicines given in Column I with their use given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Ranitidine | (a) Tranquilizer |
| (ii) Furacine | (b) Antibiotic |
| (iii) Phenelzine | (c) Antihistamine |
| (iv) Chloramphenicol | (d) Antiseptic |
| (e) Antifertility drug |
Which statement is false?
Aminoglycosides are usually used as ______.
