Distinguish between Antiseptic and Disinfectants.

1.	Distinguish between Antiseptic and Disinfectants.
Answer» 1. Antiseptic: They are the drugs used to stop (or) slow down the growth of micro organism and they are applied to living tissue (body). Example: H₂O₂ . 2. Disinfectant: They are the drugs used to stop or slow the growth of micro organism and they are applied on inanimate objects (non living surfaces). Example: Chlorine compounds.

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1. Antiseptic:

They are the drugs used to stop (or) slow down the growth of micro organism and they are applied to living tissue (body).

Example: H₂O₂ .

2. Disinfectant:

They are the drugs used to stop or slow the growth of micro organism and they are applied on inanimate objects (non living surfaces).

Example: Chlorine compounds.

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