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How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
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Answer
Antiseptics are the chemicals which either kill or prevent the growth of micro-organisms without affecting the living human tissues. Disinfectants also kill the micro-organism and also affect the living human tissues. For example :
(i) Antiseptic : Dettol, iodoform, tincture iodine.
(ii) Disinfectants: Chlorine, potassium permanganate.
(i) Antiseptic : Dettol, iodoform, tincture iodine.
(ii) Disinfectants: Chlorine, potassium permanganate.
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