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.