(A) Ampicillin is a synthetic modification of penicillin,not a natural antibiotic. Natural antibiotics are produced by microorganisms (e.g.,Penicillin

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Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic.

(A) Ampicillin is a synthetic modification of penicillin,not a natural antibiotic. Natural antibiotics are produced by microorganisms (e.g.,Penicillin $G$). Therefore,the statement that Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic is incorrect.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A
Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic.
B
Aspirin is both an analgesic and an antipyretic.
C
Sulfadiazine is a synthetic antibacterial drug.
D
Some disinfectants are used as antiseptics.

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Match the following:
List-$I$ (Chemical) List-$II$ (Type)
$A$. Bithionol $I$. Artificial sweetener
$B$. Saccharin $II$. Antifertility drug
$C$. Sodium benzoate $III$. Antiseptic
$D$. Norethindrone $IV$. Food preservative

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List-$I$ (Chemical)	List-$II$ (Type)
$A$. Bithionol	$I$. Artificial sweetener
$B$. Saccharin	$II$. Antifertility drug
$C$. Sodium benzoate	$III$. Antiseptic
$D$. Norethindrone	$IV$. Food preservative

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