Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not ture:A. Disinfectants harm the living tissuseB. A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectantC. Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectantsD. Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics

Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microor

1.	Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not ture:A. Disinfectants harm the living tissuseB. A 0.2% solution of phenol is an antiseptic while 1% solution acts as a disinfectantC. Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectantsD. Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are strong antiseptics
Answer» Correct Answer - C Iodine (in the form of its solution in alcohol) is used as an antiseptic.