Which substance is taken orally to slow down the growth of bacteria?

Antibiotic

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Antiseptic

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Disinfectant

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Sulphonamide

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The correct option is D
Sulphonamide

Sulphonamide is taken orally to slow down the growth of bacteria. Sulphonamide a class of synthetic drugs, derived from sulfanilamide, that are able to prevent the multiplication of some pathogenic bacteria.

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