Description : Penicillin is widely used as – (1) an antiseptic (2) a disinfectant (3) an antibiotic (4) an insecticide
Last Answer : (3) an antibiotic Explanation: Penicillin V is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.
Description : Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an – (1) disinfectant (2) antibiotic (3) antiseptic (4) coagulant
Last Answer : (1) disinfectant Explanation: Bleach refers to a number of chemicals which remove colour, whiten or disinfect, often via oxidation. Bleaches are used as household chemicals to whiten clothes and ... to control bacteria, viruses and algae and in any institution where sterile conditions are needed.
Description : Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an (1) disinfectant (2) antibiotic (3) antiseptic (4) coagulant
Last Answer : disinfectant
Description : Give an example of a chemical substance which can act both as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
Last Answer : Ans. Phenol.
Description : A dark purple compound used as an antiseptic and disinfectant is (a) Potassium nitrate (b) Sodium thiosulphate (c) Potassium permanganate (d) Calcium phosphate
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : All the following are chemical parameters considered when selecting an antiseptic or disinfectant except: a. Dehydration. b. Temperature. c. Stability. d. Ph
Last Answer : b. Temperature.
Description : An antibiotic is - (1) achemical synthesized by a human cell against a microorganism (2) a chemical synthesised by amicro-organism against another micro-organisms (3) a substance produced by blood cells against bacteria (4) a substance produced by blood cells against infection.
Last Answer : (2) a chemical synthesised by amicro-organism against another microorganisms Explanation: An antibacterial is an agent that inhibits bacterial growth or kills bacteria. The term is often used ... by a microorganism that is antagonistic to the growth of other microorganisms in high dilution.
Description : An antibiotic is (1) a chemical synthesized by a human cell against a microorganism (2) a chemical synthesised by a micro-organism against another micro-organisms (3) a substance produced by blood cells against bacteria (4) a substance produced by blood cells against infection.
Last Answer : a chemical synthesised by a micro-organism against another micro-organisms
Description : What is an antibiotic? (1) A chemical compound produced by a living organism that inhibits the growth of other organisms (2) Acompound synthesised by a living organism that inhibits the ... compound inhibiting the growth of other organisms (4) Asynthetic compound inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Last Answer : (4) Asynthetic compound inhibiting the growth of bacteria Explanation: Antibiotics, also known as antimicrobial drugs, are drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria. Alexander Fleming discovered the ... (not produced by microorganisms) that can also kill or inhibit the growth of microbes.
Description : What is an antibiotic ? (1) A chemical compound produced by a living organism that inhibits the growth of other organisms (2) A compound synthesised by a living organism that inhibits the ... compound inhibiting the growth of other organisms (4) A synthetic compound inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Last Answer : A synthetic compound inhibiting the growth of bacteria
Description : Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion? (1) Antibiotic (2) Analgesic (3) Antacid (4) Antiseptic
Last Answer : (3) Antacid Explanation: Our digestive system needs a pH of around 1.2 to digest food properly. When the acidity gets too high, antacid tablets that contain alkaline chemicals like magnesium hydroxide are used to reduce acidity.
Description : Which is TRUE about disinfectant solutions:** A. It destroys all pathogenic micro organism including high resistant B. It reduces the number of micro organism to a non infective level C. It kills all pathogens but not spores.
Last Answer : B. It reduces the number of micro organism to a non infective level
Description : 442.Which is TRUE about disinfectant solutions:** A. It destroys all pathogenic micro organism including high resistant B. It reduces the number of micro organism to a non infective level C. It kills all pathogens but not spores.
Description : A substance unrelated to substrate but capable of reversibly changing activity of enzyme by binding to a site other than active site is called (a) Competitive inhibitor (b) Non-competitive inhibitor (c) Catalytic inhibitor (d) Allosteric modulator/inhibitor
Last Answer : Ans. ((d))
Description : A substance that stimulates the production of antibodies when introduced into a living organism is known as— (1) carcinogen (2) androgen (3) antigen (4) oestrogen
Last Answer : (3) antigen Explanation: Antigens are the substance that when introduced into the body stimulates the production of an antibody. Antigens include toxins, bacteria, foreign blood cells, and the cells of ... of a protein is determined by its sequence of amino acids as well as by its conformation.
Description : Enzymes are A- organic compounds produced by living organism B- .inorganic compounds C- organic as well as inorganic compounds D- all of these
Last Answer : organic compounds produced by living organism
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The disintegration rate of a radioactive substance cannot be increased by heating it (B) Electrons have negligible mass and unit negative change (C) Deuterium atom has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus (D) Cadmium is capable of absorbing neutrons
Last Answer : (C) Deuterium atom has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus
Description : _____ is the natural ability of an organism to have an inbuilt mechanism to resist and destroy the infection. a) antibiotic b)immunity c)antibodies d)none
Last Answer : b)immunity
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Benzopyrene which causes cancer is present in traces in tobacco, charcoal & petrol driven automobile exhaust (B) NO2 is capable of penetrating the troposphere and ... at all produced during combustion of sulphur bearing fuels as all the sulphur is oxidised to SO2
Last Answer : (D) H2S is not at all produced during combustion of sulphur bearing fuels as all the sulphur is oxidised to SO2
Description : Which of the following is the most widely used disinfectant in water treatment? (A) Chlorine (B) Irradiation of water by ultraviolet light (C) Cation exchanger (D) Coagulation
Last Answer : (A) Chlorine
Description : The destruction of water-borne pathogens is termed as disinfection of water. Which of the following is a water disinfectant? (A) Chlorine (B) Alkalis (C) Benzene hexachloride (D) Alkyl benzene sulphonate (ABS)
Description : Main use of hydrazine is (A) As a rocket fuel (B) In water treatment (C) As a disinfectant (D) As fire retardant
Last Answer : (A) As a rocket fuel
Description : common disinfectant used in village wells for disinfection of water is (A) Free chlorine (B) Bromine (C) Iodine (D) Potassium permanganat
Last Answer : Option D
Description : A common disinfectant used in village wells for disinfection of water is (A) Free chlorine (B) Bromine (C) Iodine (D) Potassium permanganate
Description : The treatment of the following patient should include: a. Initial empiric therapy directed against both aerobes and anaerobes b. The addition of anti-fungal therapy in an elderly patient ... therapy is appropriate if the agents selected possess activity against both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
Last Answer : Answer: a, e The primary treatment for a perforated viscus is surgical, however antimicrobial therapy is an extremely important adjunct. Empiric antibiotic therapy for secondary ... whereas longer periods are indicated for immunosuppressed patients and with patients with extensive contamination
Description : Plaque is considered as an infection because: A. Antibiotic therapy prevents or stop its formation B. Indication of bacterial activity C. It is common to both animal and human
Last Answer : B. Indication of bacterial activity
Description : Select the macrolide antibiotic having clinically useful antileprotic activity: A. Azithromycin B. Clarithromycin C. Erythromycin D. Roxithromycin
Last Answer : B. Clarithromycin
Description : Assertion : Somatic embros can be induced from any cell in plant tissue culture. Reason : Any living plant cell is capable of differentiating into som
Last Answer : Assertion : Somatic embros can be induced from any cell in plant tissue culture. Reason : Any ... false D. If both assertion and reason are false
Description : Which is correct about cell theory in view of current status of our knowledge about cell structure? (a) It needs modification due to discovery of subcellular structures like chloroplasts and ... Cell theory means that all living objects consists of cells whether or not capable of reproducing
Last Answer : (c) Cell theory does not hold good because all living beings (e.g., viruses) do not have cellular organisation.
Description : 83. Which one of the following is wrong statement ? (1) Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are chemoautotrophs (2) Anabaena and Nostoc are capable of fixing nitrogen in free-living state also (3 ... living conditions (4) Phosphorus is a constituent of cell membranes, certain nucleic acids and all proteins
Last Answer : Phosphorus is a constituent of cell membranes, certain nucleic acids and all proteins
Description : Which of the following is the false statement about antibiotics? (a) Some persons have allergy from antibiotics. (b) Antibiotics are capable of curing any disease. (c) This term was given by Waksman in 1942. (d) Antibiotics is produced by microorganisms.
Last Answer : (b) Antibiotics are capable of curing any disease.
Description : My dog has quite a large deep cut on the end of her nose. Is it okay to use a little antiseptic on it, or is there anything I should know about?
Last Answer : if you dont know the cause, then dont try to treat it. try to think of the ways the cut could have been caused and act on that.
Description : What is Antiseptic ?
Last Answer : Antiseptics are substances that limit the spread and growth of germs and keep them non-infectious. Exposure to such substances reduces the effectiveness of germs. Examples of antiseptics like Dettol , ... for skin infections , cuts, and burns. Antiseptic is also used to disinfect medical equipment.
Last Answer : Discover antiseptic treatment (Lister Lord Benting)
Description : What is the price of Topical antiseptic 60 cc?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Chloromycetin is an (a) antiseptic (b) antidepressant (c) analgesic (d) antibacterial
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Iodoform is used as an : (1) antipyretic (2) analgesic (3) antiseptic (4) anaesthetic
Last Answer : (3) antiseptic Explanation: A pale yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, it has a penetrating odor and, analogous to chloroform, sweetish taste. It is occasionally used as a disinfectant. Around ... s mother, Mara Hitler, died of iodoform poisoning brought on by her treatment for breast cancer.
Description : The antiseptic compound present in dettol is – (1) Iodine (2) Enloroxylenol (3) Biothional (4) Cresol
Last Answer : (2) Enloroxylenol Explanation: The active ingredient in Dettol that confers its antiseptic property is chloroxylenol (C8H9ClO), an aromatic chemical compound. Chloroxylenol comprises 4.8% of Dettol's total mixture, with the rest composed of pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil soap, caramel and water.
Description : Which one of the following is used in the preparation of antiseptic solution? (1) Potassium nitrate (2) Iodine (3) Iodine chloride (4) Potassium chloride
Last Answer : (2) Iodine Explanation: Antiseptics are chemical agents that slow or stop the growth of micro-organisms (germs) on external surfaces of the body and help prevent infections.
Description : Which of the following compounds is commonly used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and toothpastes? (1) Borax (2) Saltpetre (3) Hydrogen peroxide (4) Sodium chloride
Last Answer : (4) Sodium chloride Explanation: Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Antiseptics are generally ... the body, and from disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects.
Description : The acid used as a mild antiseptic eye lo- tion?
Last Answer : Boric Acid
Description : Which element is used as an antiseptic?
Last Answer : Iodine
Description : The compound used as an antiseptic?
Last Answer : Sodium Hypochlorite
Description : What is the chemical name of antiseptic chloroxylenol ?
Last Answer : Ans. 4-Chloro-3, 5-dimethyl phenol.
Description : Indigestion can be treated by using (a) Antibiotics (b) Antiseptic (c) Antacid (d) All of these
Last Answer : (c) Antacid
Description : The process of destroying pathogens on an object is _____. a. Disinfection b. Sanitization c. Sepsis d. Antiseptic
Last Answer : a. Disinfection
Description : The antiseptic compound present in Dettol is
Last Answer : Enloroxylenol
Description : Choose the correct statement about methenamine (hexamine): A. It acts by getting converted to mandelic acid in the urinary tract B. It releases formaldehyde in acidic urine which inturn kills ... acute urinary tract infections D. It is the preferred urinary antiseptic in patients with liver disease
Last Answer : B. It releases formaldehyde in acidic urine which inturn kills bacteria
Description : The uses of sodium/potassium iodide include the following except: A. Preoperative preparation of Grave’s disease patient B. Prophylaxis of endemic goiter C. As antiseptic D. As expectorant
Last Answer : C. As antiseptic
Description : HCI in stomach act as (a) Antiseptic (b) Preservative (c) Make the media acidic (d) All the above
Last Answer : (d) All the above