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Question
Why do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
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Solution
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. |
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