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Describe the following, giving a suitable example: Antioxidants

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Chemicals which are used to prevent oxidation and spoilage of food are called antioxidants. For example, butylated-hydroxyanisole.
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  2. Give an example of sulfa drug.

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  10. Give an example of narcotic which is used as an analgesic.

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  11. List two major classes of antibiotics with an example of each class.

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  12. What are antiseptics ? Give an example.

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  13. Define tranquillizers and give one example.

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  19. What is meant by narrow spectrum antibiotics?

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