11 Questions
What was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928?
The first antibiotic
What percentage of bacteria are pathogenic?
3%
What is one way that microorganisms help with waste management?
By decomposing organic waste
What is a benefit of knowledge about microorganisms?
It helps us understand the causes and transmission of disease
What is an example of a product produced by microorganisms?
Insulin
What is the name of the fungus that produces penicillin?
Penicillium
What is a role of microorganisms in food production?
They ferment food
What is a way that microorganisms help with disease prevention?
By understanding the causes of disease
What is a characteristic of microorganisms?
They are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
What is a use of microorganisms in manufacturing?
Producing cellulose
What is a type of microorganism that is not pathogenic?
Microscopic algae
Discover the milestones in the development of the germ theory of disease. Learn how Joseph Lister and Robert Koch contributed to our understanding of microbes and disease prevention. Explore the role of antiseptics and Koch's postulates in this crucial medical breakthrough.
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