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प्रश्न
What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
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उत्तर
Antiseptics are applied to living tissues whereas disinfectants are applied to non-living objects such as drains, toilets, floors and utensils.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following term with a suitable example in each:
Disinfectants
A narrow spectrum antibiotic is active against ______.
Compound which is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties is ______.
Which of the following are sulpha drugs?
(i) Sulphapyridine
(ii) Prontosil
(iii) Salvarsan
(iv) Nardil
Which of the following are antidepressants?
(i) Iproniazid
(ii) Phenelzine
(iii) Equanil
(iv) Salvarsan
Which type of drugs come under antimicrobial drugs?
Aspirin is pain relieving antipyretic drug but can be used to prevent heart attack. Explain.
What is the scientific explanation for the feeling of depression?
What is the mode of action of antimicrobial drugs?
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 of the following antibiotic contains NO2 group attached to aromatic nucleus in its structure?
Statement I : Penicillin is a bacteriostatic type antibiotic.
Statement II : The general structure of Penicillin is:

Choose the correct option:
Sulphonamides act as ______.
Which of the following was the first antiseptic used in surgery?
Which antibiotic is considered broad-spectrum?
The linkage present in salvarsan is _______.
The antibacterial activity of prontosil is due to ________.
Limited spectrum antibiotics are __________.
