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Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
- Alexander Fleming (correct)
- Paul Ehrlich
- Sachahiro Hata
- Gerhard Domagk
Which antibiotic is derived from Streptomyces griseus?
Which antibiotic is derived from Streptomyces griseus?
- Daptomycin
- Rifampin
- Streptomycin (correct)
- Vancomycin
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Gram-positive bacterial infections?
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Gram-positive bacterial infections?
- Bacitracin
- Erythromycin (correct)
- Chloramphenicol
- Polymyxins
Which scientist conducted the first clinical trials of penicillin?
Which scientist conducted the first clinical trials of penicillin?
Which antibiotic is derived from Saccharopolyspora erythraea?
Which antibiotic is derived from Saccharopolyspora erythraea?
Which method of microbial control denatures enzymes through the use of heat?
Which method of microbial control denatures enzymes through the use of heat?
Which method of microbial control involves the use of pressure and steam at 121°C?
Which method of microbial control involves the use of pressure and steam at 121°C?
Which method of microbial control is effective against vegetative cells but not necessarily against spores?
Which method of microbial control is effective against vegetative cells but not necessarily against spores?
Which method of microbial control is specifically designed to target microorganisms on intact skin?
Which method of microbial control is specifically designed to target microorganisms on intact skin?
Which method of microbial control is commonly used to reduce the microbial load on noncritical items?
Which method of microbial control is commonly used to reduce the microbial load on noncritical items?
