Multiple Choice QuestionsWhich of the following is an analgesic?
Penicillin
Streptomycin
Chloromycetin
Chloromycetin
softner
dryner
buffering agent
antiseptic
Artificial sweetener which is stable under cold conditions only is
Saccharine
Sucralose
Aspartame
Aspartame
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
Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following is not true.
A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectant
Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen, peroxide are strong antiseptics
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen, peroxide are strong antiseptics
C.
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen, peroxide are strong antiseptics
Antiseptics and disinfectants both either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. The main point of difference between these two is that the former (antiseptics) are used for living beings whereas disinfectants are not safe for living tissues. These are actually used for inanimate objects like floors, tiles etc.
A substance like phenol in its lower concentration (0.2%) behaves as antiseptic whereas in higher concentration (1%) as disinfectant. Chlorine and iodine are strong disinfectants whereas dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are mild antiseptics.
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