Antimicrobial Discoveries
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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?

  • Daptomycin
  • Rifampin
  • Streptomycin (correct)
  • Vancomycin
  • 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?

    <p>Florey + Chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is derived from Saccharopolyspora erythraea?

    <p>Erythromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of microbial control denatures enzymes through the use of heat?

    <p>Dry heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of microbial control involves the use of pressure and steam at 121°C?

    <p>Autoclave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of microbial control is effective against vegetative cells but not necessarily against spores?

    <p>Disinfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of microbial control is specifically designed to target microorganisms on intact skin?

    <p>Antisepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of microbial control is commonly used to reduce the microbial load on noncritical items?

    <p>Sanitization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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