AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Antiseptics and Disinfectants MCQ Question
Assertion : Soframycin is applied to diseased skin surface and wounds.
Reason : Soframycin is an antibiotic.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Soframycin is indeed an antibiotic, specifically a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, rather than an antiseptic. Antiseptics are substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms on living tissues, while antibiotics target specific bacteria to eliminate them. Therefore, stating that Soframycin is not an antibiotic is false (option B). Options A and N/A are incorrect because they either affirm the false statement or do not provide relevant information. Understanding the distinction between antibiotics and antiseptics is crucial for appropriate medical treatment.
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