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Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic known as Prontosil?
Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic known as Prontosil?
Which Nobel laureate discovered Penicillin?
Which Nobel laureate discovered Penicillin?
Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?
Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?
What is the study of algae known as?
What is the study of algae known as?
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Which discipline focuses on the study of fungi?
Which discipline focuses on the study of fungi?
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Who is considered the first true microbiologist?
Who is considered the first true microbiologist?
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What was the main purpose of Francisco Redi's experiment with the jars of decaying meat?
What was the main purpose of Francisco Redi's experiment with the jars of decaying meat?
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What was the outcome of John Needham's experiment with nutrient broth in sealed flasks?
What was the outcome of John Needham's experiment with nutrient broth in sealed flasks?
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Who proposed a theory suggesting that animals could originate from soil?
Who proposed a theory suggesting that animals could originate from soil?
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What was the significance of the jar covered with gauze in Francisco Redi's experiment?
What was the significance of the jar covered with gauze in Francisco Redi's experiment?
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Who developed the first bacterial filter in 1884?
Who developed the first bacterial filter in 1884?
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What did John Needham believe was contained in organic matter that led to microbial growth in his experiments?
What did John Needham believe was contained in organic matter that led to microbial growth in his experiments?
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What was the chemotherapeutic agent developed by Paul Ehrlich in 1910 to combat syphilis?
What was the chemotherapeutic agent developed by Paul Ehrlich in 1910 to combat syphilis?
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Who identified lice as the transmitter of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?
Who identified lice as the transmitter of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?
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Which scientists developed the enrichment culture technique and the use of selective media?
Which scientists developed the enrichment culture technique and the use of selective media?
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What was the first viral pathogen to be studied according to the text?
What was the first viral pathogen to be studied according to the text?
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Who developed the petri dish (plate) that made isolation of pure cultures possible?
Who developed the petri dish (plate) that made isolation of pure cultures possible?
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Who is known as the Father of Bacteriology?
Who is known as the Father of Bacteriology?
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Which scientist proposed the use of moist heat for three consecutive days to eradicate vegetative cells and endospores?
Which scientist proposed the use of moist heat for three consecutive days to eradicate vegetative cells and endospores?
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Who demonstrated that routine hand washing can prevent the spread of disease?
Who demonstrated that routine hand washing can prevent the spread of disease?
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What term was given by Pasteur to honor Edward Jenner's work on smallpox vaccination?
What term was given by Pasteur to honor Edward Jenner's work on smallpox vaccination?
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Who used phenol as an antiseptic in wound infections and is known as the Father of Antiseptic Surgery?
Who used phenol as an antiseptic in wound infections and is known as the Father of Antiseptic Surgery?
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Which scientist formulated criteria that provided proof that a specific organism can cause a disease?
Which scientist formulated criteria that provided proof that a specific organism can cause a disease?
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Who was the Italian who made the earliest microscopic observations on bees and weevils?
Who was the Italian who made the earliest microscopic observations on bees and weevils?
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What did Girolamo Fracastoro believe was transferred by 'seminaria morbi'?
What did Girolamo Fracastoro believe was transferred by 'seminaria morbi'?
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Which Dutch scientist was the first to accurately observe microorganisms like 'animalcules'?
Which Dutch scientist was the first to accurately observe microorganisms like 'animalcules'?
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Who suggested that disease could be caused by invisible living creatures even before microorganisms were seen?
Who suggested that disease could be caused by invisible living creatures even before microorganisms were seen?
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What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek observe microorganisms from, among other things?
What did Anton Van Leeuwenhoek observe microorganisms from, among other things?
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Which early microbiologist studied syphilis and believed it was transferred by 'seminaria morbi'?
Which early microbiologist studied syphilis and believed it was transferred by 'seminaria morbi'?
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