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Which one of the following statements is not true ?

A

Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic

B

Aspirin is both analgesic and antipyretic

C

sulphadiazine is a synthetic antibacterial drug

D

Some disinfectants can be used as antiseptics

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To solve the question "Which one of the following statements is not true?", we will analyze each option provided and determine its validity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option A: Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic.** - Ampicillin is known to be a semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin, which means it is not a natural antibiotic. Therefore, this statement is **not true**. 2. **Analyze Option B: Aspirin is both analgesic and antipyretic.** - Aspirin is indeed classified as both an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). This statement is **true**. 3. **Analyze Option C: Sulfadiazine is a synthetic antibacterial drug.** - Sulfadiazine is a synthetic drug used to treat bacterial infections. This statement is also **true**. 4. **Analyze Option D: Some disinfectants can be used as antiseptics.** - Disinfectants are typically used on non-living surfaces, while antiseptics are used on living tissues. However, some disinfectants can be diluted and used as antiseptics. This statement is **true**. ### Conclusion: After analyzing all options, we find that the statement in **Option A** is the only one that is **not true**. ### Final Answer: The statement that is not true is **Option A: Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic.** ---
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