Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
antitoxin in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Which of the following terms refers to a substance in the blood that tends to neutralize harmful matter?
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Antitoxin
Correct Answer: Option 4 — "Antitoxin"
"Antitoxin" = an antibody or other substance produced in the blood that has the ability to counteract or neutralize a specific toxin (a harmful substance produced by bacteria or other microorganisms). ✓
The question asks for a substance that 'NEUTRALIZES HARMFUL MATTER' (specifically toxins) in the blood. 'Antitoxin' is precisely defined as a substance that neutralizes toxins. ✓
Etymology: ANTI (against) + TOXIN (poison/harmful substance) = 'against toxins' ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Antibody' = a protein produced by the immune system in response to a foreign substance (antigen); it identifies and neutralizes pathogens. While antibodies do
antitoxin – questions
Has antitoxin been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – antitoxin has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.