What is the basic difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
(N/A) Antiseptics are chemical substances applied to living tissues such as wounds,cuts,ulcers,and diseased skin to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms.
Disinfectants are chemical substances applied to inanimate objects such as floors,drainage systems,and instruments to kill microorganisms,but they are harmful to living tissues.
Disinfectants are chemical substances applied to inanimate objects such as floors,drainage systems,and instruments to kill microorganisms,but they are harmful to living tissues.
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| List-$I$ | List-$II$ |
| :--- | :--- |
| $A$. Morphine | $I$. Anti-depressant |
| $B$. Chloroxylenol | $II$. $550$ times sweeter than cane sugar |
| $C$. Phenelzine | $III$. Narcotic analgesic |
| $D$. Saccharin | $IV$. Antiseptic |
| List-$I$ | List-$II$ |
| :--- | :--- |
| $A$. Morphine | $I$. Anti-depressant |
| $B$. Chloroxylenol | $II$. $550$ times sweeter than cane sugar |
| $C$. Phenelzine | $III$. Narcotic analgesic |
| $D$. Saccharin | $IV$. Antiseptic |
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Assertion $A:$ Antihistamines do not affect the secretion of acid in stomach.
Reason $R :$ Antiallergic and antacid drugs work on different receptors.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion $A:$ Antihistamines do not affect the secretion of acid in stomach.
Reason $R :$ Antiallergic and antacid drugs work on different receptors.
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