question

define the following terms with a suitable example in each :

(i) bacteriocidal antibiotics

(ii) food preservatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) bacteriocidal antibiotics arechemical substance which in low concentrations inhibits the growth or destroys microorganisms. example: ofloxacin

(ii) food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth. example: table salt.