History and Scope of Microbiology
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History and Scope of Microbiology

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Who was the first to use a microscope to observe living things?

Robert Hooke

What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek call the small creatures he discovered in pond water?

Animalcules

Who challenged the idea of spontaneous generation through his experiments on decaying meat?

Francesco Redi

What magnification could Antonie van Leeuwenhoek achieve with his best lenses?

<p>$300-500X$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which century saw the actual discovery of microorganisms?

<p>17th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the common belief about the origin of microorganisms before being challenged?

<p>They arose from nonliving matter by spontaneous generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Needham's experiment with boiled mutton broth?

<p>The flasks became cloudy and contained microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Leeuwenhoek's discovery of microorganisms contribute to the controversy?

<p>It supported the theory of spontaneous generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result when Spallanzani sealed glass flasks containing water and seeds, then placed them in boiling water?

<p>No growth occurred as long as the flasks remained sealed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Theodore Schwann's experiment with a red hot tube demonstrate?

<p>Sterilized nutrient solutions could still support growth if exposed to air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Louis Pasteur's response to Felix Pouchet's claim about microbial growth without air contamination?

<p>He conducted experiments to challenge Pouchet's claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of covering one piece of meat with fine gauze?

<p>To prevent flies from laying eggs on the meat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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