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Who is credited with the discovery of the microbial world?
Who is credited with the discovery of the microbial world?
What term did Prof. Charles E. Sedillot use to describe microorganisms?
What term did Prof. Charles E. Sedillot use to describe microorganisms?
Who demonstrated specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for fermentations?
Who demonstrated specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for fermentations?
What significant contribution did Martinus W. Beijerinck make to microbiology?
What significant contribution did Martinus W. Beijerinck make to microbiology?
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When did van Leeuwenhoeck make his observations of single-celled organisms?
When did van Leeuwenhoeck make his observations of single-celled organisms?
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What is the role of microbes in driving ecosystem processes?
What is the role of microbes in driving ecosystem processes?
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How are microbes considered in relation to other organisms?
How are microbes considered in relation to other organisms?
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In what way do microbes contribute to biotechnological exploration?
In what way do microbes contribute to biotechnological exploration?
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How has microbial diversity been explored according to the text?
How has microbial diversity been explored according to the text?
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What is the significance of microbial diversity in the context of evolution?
What is the significance of microbial diversity in the context of evolution?
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