Which of the following statements is not correct.
Which of the following statements is not correct.
The correct option is A Antiseptic medicinescan be ingested.
Analysing the options:
Option (a):
Bithionol is an antiseptic agent. It is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties.
It reduces the bad odour produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on the skin.
So, statement (a) is correct.
Option (b):
Dilute solutions of some disinfectants can be used as antiseptics.
For example, 0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its one percent solution is disinfectant.
So, statement (b) is correct.
Option (c):
Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to the surface of non-living objects to destroy microorganisms that reside on the surface of such objects.
So, statement (c) is correct.
Option (d):
Antiseptic drugs are substances that stop or slow down the growth of microorganisms or are used to kill the microbes (bacteria, fungi (yeasts and moulds), algae, protozoa) on cuts or wounds to prevent infections, but they are only for external use.
Antiseptics can not be indigested, as it proves to be harmful to our internal organs. Upon ingestion, our living cells and tissues can get damaged as well.
So, statement (d) is not correct. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
Antiseptic medicinescan be ingested.
Analysing the options:
Option (a):
Bithionol is an antiseptic agent. It is added to soap to impart antiseptic properties.
It reduces the bad odour produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter on the skin.
So, statement (a) is correct.
Option (b):
Dilute solutions of some disinfectants can be used as antiseptics.
For example, 0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its one percent solution is disinfectant.
So, statement (b) is correct.
Option (c):
Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents that are applied to the surface of non-living objects to destroy microorganisms that reside on the surface of such objects.
So, statement (c) is correct.
Option (d):
Antiseptic drugs are substances that stop or slow down the growth of microorganisms or are used to kill the microbes (bacteria, fungi (yeasts and moulds), algae, protozoa) on cuts or wounds to prevent infections, but they are only for external use.
Antiseptics can not be indigested, as it proves to be harmful to our internal organs. Upon ingestion, our living cells and tissues can get damaged as well.
So, statement (d) is not correct. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
