Difference between revisions of "Antiseptic"
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: Some common [[substance]]s have [[antiseptic]] [[property|properties]] such as ear wax or honey. | : Some common [[substance]]s have [[antiseptic]] [[property|properties]] such as ear wax or honey. | ||
: [[Antiseptic]]s may target only one type of [[micro-organism]]. [[Antibacterial]] [[chemical]]s affect [[bacteria]] but not [[fungi]]. [[Antifungal]] [[chemical]]s affect [[fungi]] but not [[bacteria]]. | : [[Antiseptic]]s may target only one type of [[micro-organism]]. [[Antibacterial]] [[chemical]]s affect [[bacteria]] but not [[fungi]]. [[Antifungal]] [[chemical]]s affect [[fungi]] but not [[bacteria]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0008158754/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0008158754&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=27ad53b0283feeff7fc5ae04a9e205f44 ''Antiseptic, pages, 13, 44-5, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA'] | ||
Revision as of 18:37, 27 October 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An antiseptic is a chemical that can kill or weaken harmful micro-organisms. These are usually used on the body but not ingested as they can be toxic to other organisms.
About Antiseptics
- Antiseptics may be concentrated salts or alcohols.
- Some common substances have antiseptic properties such as ear wax or honey.
- Antiseptics may target only one type of micro-organism. Antibacterial chemicals affect bacteria but not fungi. Antifungal chemicals affect fungi but not bacteria.