Answer: antipyretics.
- A analgesics
- B antipyretics
- C antacids
- D antibiotics
Correct answer: B. antipyretics
Explanation: Antipyretics such as paracetamol reduce fever.
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.
Concept context
Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.