Explain the following terms with an example for each: (i) Antibiotics

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Explain the following terms with an example for each:

(i) Antibiotics

(ii) Antiseptics

(iii) Analgesics


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(i) Antibiotics
The chemical substances produced from some micro-organism and are used to inhibit the growth of other microorganism or even kill them are called antibiotics. For example, penicillin, chloramphenicol.

(ii) Antiseptics
Antiseptics are the chemicals which prevent or destroy the growth of the harmful microorganism. For example: Savlon, dettol.

(iii) Analgesics
These are the substances which are used to get relief from pain. For example: Aspirin.

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