History of Microbiology
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History of Microbiology

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Who is considered the father of Bacteriology and Protozoology?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Which scientist developed the rabies vaccine?

Louis Pasteur

What is the primary vector for the bubonic plague during the Black Death epidemic?

Oriental rat flea

Who invented the transparent double-sided petri dish used in microbiology?

<p>Richard Petri</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for developing the principle of chemolithotrophy?

<p>Sergei Winogradsky</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the technique for isolating microorganisms in natural samples in a highly selective fashion?

<p>Enrichment culture technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Bacteria and Archaea?

<p>Bacteria are prokaryotes while Archaea thrive in extreme environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms is eukaryotic and can exist as unicellular or multicellular forms?

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

What does the term 'Inoculation' refer to in microbiology?

<p>Introducing a sample into a sterile culture media</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a microscope collects and focuses light from the illuminator into the specimen?

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

What is the function of the Diaphragm (iris) in a microscope?

<p>Control the amount of light entering the microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microscope type uses visible light for specimen visualization?

<p>Brightfield microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

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