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What is the modern term used for the chemical treatment of non-infectious diseases like cancer?
What is the modern term used for the chemical treatment of non-infectious diseases like cancer?
Who discovered the first antibiotic known as penicillin?
Who discovered the first antibiotic known as penicillin?
In the taxonomy system, what is the highest level of classification that includes Bacteria and archeabacteria?
In the taxonomy system, what is the highest level of classification that includes Bacteria and archeabacteria?
Which scientist observed that Penicillium fungus produced an antibiotic called penicillin that could kill S.aureus?
Which scientist observed that Penicillium fungus produced an antibiotic called penicillin that could kill S.aureus?
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What major era is characterized by the development and widespread use of vaccination as a preventive measure for many diseases?
What major era is characterized by the development and widespread use of vaccination as a preventive measure for many diseases?
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What is taxonomy mainly concerned with?
What is taxonomy mainly concerned with?
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Which component of taxonomy involves organizing microorganisms with similar morphological, physiological, and genetic traits into specific groups?
Which component of taxonomy involves organizing microorganisms with similar morphological, physiological, and genetic traits into specific groups?
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During which decade was Penicillin tested clinically and mass-produced after its discovery?
During which decade was Penicillin tested clinically and mass-produced after its discovery?
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