Question

Antiseptics are applied to non-living objects, whereas disinfectants are applied to living tissues.

If true enter 1,if false enter 0.

• A. 0

Answer 1

The correct option is A 0
Disinfectants are applied to non-living objects, whereas antiseptics are applied to living tissues.
Antiseptics are the chemicals which kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. For example, salol, dettol and potassium permanganate etc.
Disinfectants kills microorganisms however these are not safe for contact with living tissues. These are applied to inanimate objects such as floor, instruments, etc. For example Lysol.