10 Questions
Who was responsible for demonstrating the development of wine diseases and the role of pasteurization to preserve wine storage?
Pasteur
Which microbiologist highlighted the microbial association with plants for fixing atmospheric nitrogen?
Beijerinck
When did Pasteur publish papers demonstrating the specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for fermentations?
1857-1860
What term did Sedillot use to refer to microorganisms while studying post-operative infections?
Microbes
Which microorganism did Beijerinck isolate that is known for aerobic nitrogen fixation?
Azotobacter
When did the first microbe (prokaryote) evolve?
Billion years ago
From whom did microbes evolve and develop all basic biochemical processes?
Microbial ancestors
What do microbes correspond to, according to the text?
The common ancestors of all organisms
Who made fundamental contributions to microbial ecology by highlighting microbial association with plants for fixing atmospheric nitrogen?
Beijerinck
What did Pasteur demonstrate in his papers published between 1857 and 1860?
Specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for specific fermentations
Explore the history of microbiology with key figures like Sedillot and Pasteur who made significant contributions to understanding the existence and action of microorganisms. Learn about the role of microbes in post-operative infections and the specific fermentations demonstrated by Pasteur.
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