_________ tends to destroy/prevent development or inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes such as bacteria ,fungi, virus, or other parasites selectively.

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Antibiotic

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Antiseptic

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Disinfectant

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Solution

The correct options are
B Antibiotic
C Antiseptic
D Disinfectant
An antimicrobial tends to destroy/prevent development or inhibit the pathogenic action of microbes such as bacteria (antibacterial drugs), fungi (antifungal agents), virus (antiviral agents), or other parasites (antiparasitic drugs) selectively. Antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants are antimicrobial drugs.

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