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Antiseptics and disinfectants are used to control microbial growth, but they differ in their application. Which statement correctly distinguishes between them?
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- 1Only disinfectants are used in hospital environments, whereas antiseptics are used only in households.
- 2An antiseptic is safe to apply on living tissues, while a disinfectant is applied to inanimate objects.✓
- 3An antiseptic kills all microorganisms completely, while a disinfectant only slows their growth.
- 4An antiseptic is used on non-living objects, while a disinfectant is used on living tissues.
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An antiseptic is safe to apply on living tissues, while a disinfectant is applied to inanimate objects.
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