question

define the following terms with a suitable example in each :

(i) antibiotics (ii) antiseptics

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i) antibiotics are chemical substance which in low concentrations inhibits the growth or destroys microorganisms. eg: pencillin

(ii) antiseptics are the chemical substances applied to the living tissues which prevent the growth or kill the microorganisms. eg: dettol