Question
How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each.
Solution
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.
