Multiple choice

Lysol is a mild chemical substance, which when applied on body, kills germs. Under which of the following categories can it be classified?

  1. Disinfectants

  2. Antibiotics

  3. Antiseptics

  4. Vaccines

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances applied to living tissue or skin to reduce infection risk. Lysol, when used on the body to kill germs, falls under antiseptics. Disinfectants (A) are for surfaces, antibiotics (B) are systemic medications, and vaccines (D) prevent disease through immunity rather than killing germs directly.