Question

Because septic means “infected with germs and other microorganisms,” and antiseptic makes and object ?

A. Free from or cleaned of germs
B. Infected with two germs
C. A cure for a deadly disease
D. Full of sickness and disease

Answer 1

Antiseptic agents make an object free from or cleaned of germs, which is option A. They are different from disinfectants as they are safe to use on living tissues without causing harm, and they help reduce the risk of infection in healthcare settings.

Step-by-step explanation:

Antiseptic agents are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. When we refer to something as antiseptic, it means that it makes an object free from or cleaned of germs. Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'Because septic means “infected with germs and other microorganisms,” and antiseptic makes an object?' is A. Free from or cleaned of germs.

Unlike disinfectants, which are designed for use on non-living surfaces to destroy microorganisms, antiseptics must also be safe for use on living tissues. Examples include hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol, which when applied, do not damage the tissue but are effective in reducing the microbial load. This is known as antisepsis. Antiseptics are essential in healthcare settings to ensure that wounds or surgical sites are not prone to infections that could be caused by bacteria and other pathogens.

Answer 2

Antiseptic is the antonym to septic (carries opposite meaning), i.e., not infected with germs and microorganisms. Given that, and the statement what septic means, you have only one correct choice among the four.