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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Azotobacter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the first microbe (prokaryote) evolve?

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

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

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

What do microbes correspond to, according to the text?

<p>The common ancestors of all organisms (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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