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Question
Differentiate between the following:
Antiseptic and Antibiotics
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Solution
| ANTISEPTICS | ANTIBIOTICS |
| Antiseptics are the chemical applied on the body to kill the microorganisms . | Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by microorganisms, which inhibit the growth of another microorganism. |
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