Question

Statement 1: Dettol is an antibiotic.
Statement 2: Antibiotics are used to kill microorganisms.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both statements are correct
• D. Both statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 2 is correct

Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria and microorganisms. They are usually taken orally or injected.
Antiseptics are used just to inhibit or prevent bacterial growth and not to kill them. They are used by applying on the skin. Dettol is antiseptic.