Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Why do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
Advertisements
उत्तर
Difference between Antiseptic and Disinfectants
| Sr. No. | Antiseptic | Disinfectants |
| 1. | All antiseptic are disinfectants | All disinfectants are not antiseptic |
| 2. | It can be applied on the live tissue | It can be apply on in animate object |
| 3. | E.g. skin / Mucous | E.g. Surface, lab working tables, floor. |
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following : Disinfectants
Given below are the groups of certain substances of particular categories. Mention the category of group and identify the wrong example giving reason.
Lysol, benzoic acid, DDT, mercurochrome.
Differentiate between the disinfectant and deodorant
Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant?
1% solution of Iodoform is used as ______.
______ are substances applied to the exterior of a body that kills microbes.
Name a few natural antiseptics.
The antiseptic used for cleansing the wounds is ______.
Assertion (A): Antiseptic is a substance that prevents infections caused by disease-causing pathogens.
Reason (R): Antiseptics either kill the microorganism or prevent their growth.
How are antiseptics used?
