Question

Correct the following statement.

Mouth wash is an antibiotic that is used to prevent the growth of the microbes in our body.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: Mouth wash is an antiseptic that is used to prevent the growth of microbes in our mouth.

1. Antiseptics are mild chemical substances that either kill or inhibit the growth of microbes in our bodies.
2. They are used in low concentrations to prevent any harm to the body.
3. Examples of antiseptics include hand sanitizer, mouthwash, iodine, boric acid, etc.
4. Mouth wash is used to clean and wash the mouth only.