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The word 'antibiotic' was originally used in the English language as a noun
The word 'antibiotic' was originally used in the English language as a noun
False (B)
Mercury and bismuth are not toxic to people
Mercury and bismuth are not toxic to people
False (B)
Salvarsan was discovered in 1912 by Paul Ehrlich and his co-workers
Salvarsan was discovered in 1912 by Paul Ehrlich and his co-workers
False (B)
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin on September 3rd, 1928
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin on September 3rd, 1928
Salvarsan was discovered in 1908 by Paul Ehrlich and his co-workers.
Salvarsan was discovered in 1908 by Paul Ehrlich and his co-workers.
The word 'antibiotic' was originally used in the English language as a noun.
The word 'antibiotic' was originally used in the English language as a noun.
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming on September 3rd, 1928.
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming on September 3rd, 1928.
Mercury and bismuth, in correct doses, were more toxic to the organism that causes syphilis.
Mercury and bismuth, in correct doses, were more toxic to the organism that causes syphilis.
The history of antibiotics can be traced back to heavy metals such as mercury and bismuth.
The history of antibiotics can be traced back to heavy metals such as mercury and bismuth.
Who originally used the word 'antibiotic' in the English language as an adjective?
Who originally used the word 'antibiotic' in the English language as an adjective?
Which heavy metal was toxic to the organism that causes syphilis?
Which heavy metal was toxic to the organism that causes syphilis?
Who discovered Salvarsan in 1908?
Who discovered Salvarsan in 1908?
What was discovered by Alexander Fleming on September 3rd, 1928?
What was discovered by Alexander Fleming on September 3rd, 1928?
Which micro-organism did Alexander Fleming's mold kill, leading to the discovery of penicillin?
Which micro-organism did Alexander Fleming's mold kill, leading to the discovery of penicillin?
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Original usage of 'antibiotic'
Original usage of 'antibiotic'
The word 'antibiotic' was originally used as an adjective, referring to the substance's ability to inhibit or destroy microbes.
Toxicity of mercury and bismuth
Toxicity of mercury and bismuth
Mercury and bismuth, when administered in appropriate doses, were more toxic to the syphilis-causing organism than to the human body.
Salvarsan's discovery
Salvarsan's discovery
Salvarsan was discovered in 1908 by Paul Ehrlich and his collaborators. It was the first effective treatment for syphilis.
Penicillin's discovery
Penicillin's discovery
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Antibiotic history
Antibiotic history
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Who coined 'antibiotic'?
Who coined 'antibiotic'?
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Syphilis-fighting metal
Syphilis-fighting metal
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Who discovered Salvarsan?
Who discovered Salvarsan?
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What did Fleming discover?
What did Fleming discover?
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Penicillin's target bacteria
Penicillin's target bacteria
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Salvarsan's purpose
Salvarsan's purpose
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Penicillin's origin
Penicillin's origin
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The person who first used 'antibiotic'
The person who first used 'antibiotic'
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Bismuth's effect on syphilis
Bismuth's effect on syphilis
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