Differentiate between antiseptic and antibiotic. [2 MARKS]

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Antiseptics Antibiotics

(a) Antiseptics are chemicals.
(b) These are applied on the body surface to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. (a) Antibiotics are produced by the microorganisms.
(b) These are taken orally or in the form of injections to cure diseases caused by microorganisms.

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Antiseptics	Antibiotics
(a) Antiseptics are chemicals. (b) These are applied on the body surface to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms.	(a) Antibiotics are produced by the microorganisms. (b) These are taken orally or in the form of injections to cure diseases caused by microorganisms.