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 Assertion: Both antiseptics and disinfectants are used to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms.

Reasoning: Antiseptics are used on living tissues, while disinfectants are used on non-living surfaces.

Option: 1

Both assertion and reasoning are true, and the reasoning is the correct explanation of the assertion.


Option: 2

Both assertion and reasoning are true, but the reasoning is not the correct explanation of the assertion.


Option: 3

The assertion is true, but the reasoning is false.


Option: 4

Both assertion and reasoning are false.


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Both antiseptics and disinfectants are used to kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms. However, antiseptics are used on living tissues to prevent infections, while disinfectants are used on non-living surfaces, such as floors, walls, and medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This difference in usage is because disinfectants can be too harsh and damaging to living tissues, while antiseptics are formulated to be gentler and less harmful.

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