Antiseptics are used on

floors

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crockery

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wounds

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drains

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Solution

The correct option is C
wounds

The correct option is - C
Explanation of correct option-
An antiseptic is a substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms..
Antiseptics are antimicrobial agents that kill, inhibit or reduce the number of microorganisms and are thought to be essential for wounds infection.
Explanation of incorrect option- Antiseptics are not used on non-living things like crockery, floors and drains, while disinfectants are used to clean them.
Final statement :-Antiseptics are used on wounds.

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