Antiseptics and disinfectants are effective against micro-organism. 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. Examples of:
(i) antiseptic: Dettol, iodoform
(ii) disinfectants: Chlorine, potassium permanganate.
Low level of noradrenaline is the cause of depression. What type of drugs are needed to cure this problem? Name two drugs.
With the help of examples, explain how do following type of drugs functions?
(i) Analgesics
(ii) Antacids
(iii) Antifertility drugs
Amino acid serine, aspartic acid and phenylalanine are present on the active site of an enzyme. Explain which forces may be involved in bonding the drug to the enzyme if the drug inhibits the holding of the substrate on the active site of the enzyme.
