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Chemistry in Everyday Life
Name a broad spectrum antibiotic and state two diseases for which it is prescribed.
Antibiotics which kill or inhibit a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram negtive bacteria are said to be broad spectrum antibiotics. Chloramphenicol is a broad spectrum antibiotic. It can be given orally in case of typhoid, dynsentery, acute fever.
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Write the chemical equation for preparing sodium soap from glyceryl oleate and glyceryl palmitate. Structure of these compounds are given below:
Following type of non-ionic detergents are present in liquid detergents, emulsifying agents and wetting agents. Label the hydrophilic parts in the molecule. Identify the functional group(s) present in the molecule.
Define the term chemotherapy?
What is drug?
Name the macro-molecules that are chosen as drug targets.
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?
Name a substance which can be used as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant.
What are the main constitutents of dettol?
What is tincture of iodine? What is its use?
What are food preservatives?
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