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Who is considered as the 'first true microbiologist'?
Who is considered as the 'first true microbiologist'?
- Antoinne Van Leewenhock (correct)
- Fanny Hesse
- Rudolf Virchow
- Louise Pasteur
Who proposed the theory of biogenesis, stating that living cells can arise only from pre-existing living cells?
Who proposed the theory of biogenesis, stating that living cells can arise only from pre-existing living cells?
- Ferdinand Cohn
- Antoinne Van Leewenhock
- John Tyndall
- Rudolf Virchow (correct)
Who discovered the antibiotic penicillin?
Who discovered the antibiotic penicillin?
- Alexander Flemming (correct)
- Edward Jenner
- Jules Richard Petri
- Ellie Hetchnikoff
What did Louise Pasteur propose for killing microorganisms, now known as aseptic technique?
What did Louise Pasteur propose for killing microorganisms, now known as aseptic technique?
Who suggested the use of agar, a solidifying agent, in the preparation of culture media?
Who suggested the use of agar, a solidifying agent, in the preparation of culture media?
Which scientist discovered that there are bacteria that could withstand a series of heating and boiling because of heat resistant structures known as endospores?
Which scientist discovered that there are bacteria that could withstand a series of heating and boiling because of heat resistant structures known as endospores?
Who introduced smallpox vaccination?
Who introduced smallpox vaccination?
Which scientist described the immune system cells and the process of phagocytosis?
Which scientist described the immune system cells and the process of phagocytosis?
What did John Tyndall show to be capable of contaminating sterile broth?
What did John Tyndall show to be capable of contaminating sterile broth?
What is taxonomy based on for organizing, classifying, and naming living things?
What is taxonomy based on for organizing, classifying, and naming living things?
Who pioneered the system of antiseptic surgery in Britain?
Who pioneered the system of antiseptic surgery in Britain?
What is the process of discovering and recording the traits of an organism called?
What is the process of discovering and recording the traits of an organism called?
Who was the first to show that bacteria can cause disease?
Who was the first to show that bacteria can cause disease?
What does the nomenclature of microorganisms involve?
What does the nomenclature of microorganisms involve?
What is pathogenesis?
What is pathogenesis?
What does infection involve?
What does infection involve?
What are genus characteristics based on?
What are genus characteristics based on?
What are phenotypic characteristics based on?
What are phenotypic characteristics based on?
What does classification involve?
What does classification involve?
What was Ignas Semmelheis known for demonstrating?
What was Ignas Semmelheis known for demonstrating?
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First true microbiologist
First true microbiologist
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Biogenesis theory
Biogenesis theory
Living cells only come from pre-existing living cells
Penicillin discovery
Penicillin discovery
Alexander Fleming's accidental finding
Aseptic technique
Aseptic technique
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Agar use in microbiology
Agar use in microbiology
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Endospores
Endospores
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Smallpox vaccination
Smallpox vaccination
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Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis
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Dust contamination
Dust contamination
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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
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Antiseptic surgery
Antiseptic surgery
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Descriptive taxonomy
Descriptive taxonomy
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Microorganism causing disease
Microorganism causing disease
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Microorganism nomenclature
Microorganism nomenclature
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Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis
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Infection
Infection
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Genus characteristics
Genus characteristics
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Phenotypic characteristics
Phenotypic characteristics
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Classification
Classification
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Handwashing importance
Handwashing importance
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Study Notes
Microbiology Pioneers
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is considered the "first true microbiologist".
- The theory of biogenesis, stating that living cells can arise only from pre-existing living cells, was proposed by Louis Pasteur.
Discoveries and Contributions
- Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin.
- Louis Pasteur proposed the use of aseptic technique for killing microorganisms.
- Fannie Hesse suggested the use of agar, a solidifying agent, in the preparation of culture media.
- Robert Koch discovered that there are bacteria that could withstand a series of heating and boiling because of heat resistant structures known as endospores.
Vaccination and Immune System
- Edward Jenner introduced smallpox vaccination.
- Elie Metchnikoff described the immune system cells and the process of phagocytosis.
Microbiology and Contamination
- John Tyndall showed that dust particles are capable of contaminating sterile broth.
Classification and Organization
- Taxonomy is based on the characteristics of organisms for organizing, classifying, and naming living things.
- Joseph Lister pioneered the system of antiseptic surgery in Britain.
Organism Traits and Disease
- The process of discovering and recording the traits of an organism is called descriptive taxonomy.
- Louis Pasteur was the first to show that bacteria can cause disease.
- The nomenclature of microorganisms involves the process of naming and identifying microorganisms.
- Pathogenesis is the process of developing a disease.
- Infection involves the entry and colonization of a host by a microorganism.
- Genus characteristics are based on genetic characteristics.
- Phenotypic characteristics are based on physical and biochemical characteristics.
- Classification involves the process of grouping organisms based on their shared characteristics.
Historical Contributions
- Ignaz Semmelweis was known for demonstrating the importance of hand washing in hospitals to prevent the spread of infections.
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Test your knowledge of the history of microbiology, including key figures and important discoveries in the field. Learn about the pioneers like Antoinne Van Leeuwenhoek and Fanny Hesse, and their contributions to the study of microorganisms.
