Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 112

Question: Select the incorrect statement.

Options:

A) Equanil is used to control depression and hypertension.

B) Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid used as “morning after pill”.

C) 0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its 1.0 per cent solution is a disinfectant.

D) A drug which kills the organism in the body is called bacteriostatic.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Bacteriostatic drugs inhibit the growth of organisms while bactericidal drugs kill the microorganisms.