Anything which destroys the effect of poison, is called:

Question

Anything which destroys the effect of poison, is called:

1. A. Antiseptic
2. B. Serum
3. C. Antidote (Correct answer)
4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer

Option C — Antidote

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Antidote.

Key Points

• An antidote is a substance that counteracts the effect of a poison.
• An antiseptic prevents infection on wounds, and a serum is a blood product used to confer immunity — neither neutralises poison.

Additional Information

• Well-known antidotes: atropine for organophosphate poisoning, naloxone for opioid overdose, activated charcoal for many ingested poisons, and anti-venom for snakebite.
• The word comes from Greek *antidoton*, "given against".
• Related one-word substitutions: antibiotic (kills bacteria), antipyretic (reduces fever), analgesic (relieves pain), anaesthetic (removes sensation).