Question

Mark the correct difference between antiseptic and disinfectant.
(A) Antiseptics are applied on the body whereas disinfectants are applied on spots.
(B) Antiseptic and disinfectant both are applied on spots.
(C) Antiseptic and disinfectant both are applied on the body.
(D) Disinfectants are applied on the body whereas antiseptics are applied on spots.

Answer 1

Hint: Both in and out of hospital facilities, antiseptics have a number of applications. They're added to either the mucous membranes or skin in all situations.

Complete step by step answer:
First we should know about Antiseptics to answer this question. An antiseptic is antimicrobial agents that are used to minimise the risk of inflammation, putrefaction, or putrefaction of living skin. Antiseptics are usually separated through the capacity of the latter to safely kill bacteria throughout the body from antibiotics, both from disinfectants that remove microorganisms present on non-living items.
Now, let us find the solution from the options-
- Chemical agents used to disinfect inanimate structures and surfaces, such as iodine, copper sulphate, ozone, and chlorine dioxide, are disinfectants. Antiseptics are chemical compounds such as hydrogen peroxide used to resist bacteria in living tissues.
- Disinfectants and antiseptics both destroy microorganisms, and the words are used interchangeably for certain individuals. Thus, option B is not the correct option.
- An antiseptic is added to the body and disinfectants are added to non-living surfaces like handrails and countertops. Thus, option C is not the correct option.
- Antiseptics are added to the skin or to the membranes of the mucosa. But only on non-living surfaces, disinfectants are used. Thus, option D is not the correct option.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Antiseptic is applied on the body whereas disinfectants are applied on spots.

Note: Natural compounds that are often considered biocides are found in both disinfectants and antibiotics. In addition, antiseptics generate lower biocide concentrations as compared to disinfectants.