Question

23. State whether the following statement is true or false.
“Antibiotics are used as preservatives.”.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• Food preservation is the process of preserving food to avoid spoiling, food poisoning, and microbiological contamination. Antibiotics are not used as preservatives.
• This is because even a small amount of antibiotics taken in excess can have major and dangerous consequences.
• Antibiotics are also largely made up of fungus or bacteria, which might have unfavourable side effects. Antibiotics are a popular medication that doctors prescribe to treat infections caused by bacteria.
• Hence, the given statement is false.