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Question 50

Match List I with List II

List I (Antimicrobials)List II (Names)
(A) Narrow Spectrum Antibiotic(I) Furacin
(B) Antiseptic(II) Sulphur dioxide
(C) Disinfectants(III) Penicillin-G
(D) Broad spectrum antibiotic(IV) Chloramphenicol

We need to match the antimicrobials with their correct names.

(A) Narrow Spectrum Antibiotic → (III) Penicillin-G

Penicillin-G is effective against a limited range of bacteria, primarily Gram-positive bacteria. Hence, it is a narrow spectrum antibiotic.

(B) Antiseptic → (I) Furacin

Furacin (nitrofurazone) is used as an antiseptic for skin infections. Antiseptics are applied to living tissues to prevent infection.

(C) Disinfectant → (II) Sulphur dioxide

Sulphur dioxide is used as a disinfectant. Disinfectants are applied to non-living objects and surfaces to destroy microorganisms.

(D) Broad Spectrum Antibiotic → (IV) Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol is effective against a wide range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it a broad spectrum antibiotic.

The correct matching is: (A)-III, (B)-I, (C)-II, (D)-IV.

The correct answer is Option 1.

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