History of Microbiology
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Who was responsible for demonstrating the development of wine diseases and the role of pasteurization to preserve wine storage?

  • Beijerinck
  • Martinus
  • Sedillot
  • Pasteur (correct)
  • Which microbiologist highlighted the microbial association with plants for fixing atmospheric nitrogen?

  • Beijerinck (correct)
  • Sedillot
  • Pasteur
  • Martinus
  • When did Pasteur publish papers demonstrating the specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for fermentations?

  • 1857-1860 (correct)
  • 1900s
  • 1880s
  • 1830s
  • What term did Sedillot use to refer to microorganisms while studying post-operative infections?

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

    Which microorganism did Beijerinck isolate that is known for aerobic nitrogen fixation?

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

    When did the first microbe (prokaryote) evolve?

    <p>Billion years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From whom did microbes evolve and develop all basic biochemical processes?

    <p>Microbial ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do microbes correspond to, according to the text?

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

    Who made fundamental contributions to microbial ecology by highlighting microbial association with plants for fixing atmospheric nitrogen?

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

    What did Pasteur demonstrate in his papers published between 1857 and 1860?

    <p>Specific activities of yeasts and bacteria responsible for specific fermentations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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