History of Microbiology: Van Leeuwenhoek to Prof. Sedillot
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Who is credited with the discovery of the microbial world?

  • van Leeuwenhoeck (correct)
  • Prof. Charles E. Sedillot
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Martinus W. Beijerinck
  • What term did Prof. Charles E. Sedillot use to describe microorganisms?

  • Fermentations
  • Infectiology
  • Microbes (correct)
  • Animal clues
  • Who demonstrated specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for fermentations?

  • Prof. Charles E. Sedillot
  • Martinus W. Beijerinck
  • Louis Pasteur (correct)
  • van Leeuwenhoeck
  • What significant contribution did Martinus W. Beijerinck make to microbiology?

    <p>Highlighted microbial association with plants for fixing nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did van Leeuwenhoeck make his observations of single-celled organisms?

    <p>1677</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microbes in driving ecosystem processes?

    <p>Maintaining nutrient cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are microbes considered in relation to other organisms?

    <p>They are common ancestors of all organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do microbes contribute to biotechnological exploration?

    <p>By providing novel microorganisms and products for exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has microbial diversity been explored according to the text?

    <p>Through approaches like phylogeny, physiology, metabolism, and genomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microbial diversity in the context of evolution?

    <p>It contributes to the development of basic biochemical processes of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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