Chemistry in Everyday Life

Multiple Choice Questions

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Which of the following is bacteriostatic?

  • Penicillin

  • Erythromycin

  • Aminoglycoside

  • Ofloxacin

B.

Erythromycin

Erythromycin is a bacteriostatic drug, i.e., a drug which inhibits the growth of organisms whereas penicillin, aminoglycoside (streptomycin) and ofloxacin are bacteriocidal drugs, i e., drugs which kill the organisms in the body.

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    ........... is a potent vasodilator.

    • Histamine

    • Serotonin

    • Codeine

    • Cimetidine

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    Artificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only is 

    • Saccharine

    • Sucralose

    • Aspartame

    • Aspartame

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    Chloroxylenol is an example of........

    • antiseptic

    • antipyretic

    • analgesic

    • tranquiliser

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    Noradrenaline is a/an :

    • Antacid

    • Antihistamine

    • Antidepressant

    • Neurotransmitter

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    Moth repellents are

    • perchloroethane

    • All of these

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    Which of the following hormones is produced under the condition of stress which stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver of human beings ?

    • Thyroxin

    • Insulin

    • Adrenaline

    • Adrenaline

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    Bithional is generally added to soap as an additive to function as a/an

    • softner

    • dryner

    • buffering agent

    • antiseptic

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    Which of the following is an analgesic?

    • Penicillin

    • Streptomycin

    • Chloromycetin

    • Chloromycetin

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    TEL is a compound used as

    • antibiotic

    • antiseptic

    • antiknocking

    • antioxidant

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