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What is the study of small living things that are individually too small to be seen by the naked eye called?
What is the study of small living things that are individually too small to be seen by the naked eye called?
- Virology
- Microbiology (correct)
- Bacteriology
- Mycology
Which branch of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?
Which branch of microbiology focuses on the study of viruses?
- Bacteriology
- Mycology
- Virology (correct)
- Protozoology
What term defines the capability of an organism to cause a disease?
What term defines the capability of an organism to cause a disease?
- Prokaryotic
- Eukaryotic
- Unicellular
- Pathogenicity (correct)
Which type of microorganism is composed of many cells?
Which type of microorganism is composed of many cells?
What are the major shapes in which bacteria exist?
What are the major shapes in which bacteria exist?
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Bacteriology'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Bacteriology'?
Which scientist introduced the concept of 'Biogenesis' - 'cells arise from pre-existing cells'?
Which scientist introduced the concept of 'Biogenesis' - 'cells arise from pre-existing cells'?
Who was credited for demonstrating the transmission of childbed fever, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in medical practice?
Who was credited for demonstrating the transmission of childbed fever, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in medical practice?
Who discovered the Tyndall effect and demonstrated that the pathway of light is seen through air due to refraction by dust particles?
Who discovered the Tyndall effect and demonstrated that the pathway of light is seen through air due to refraction by dust particles?
Who proved that a disease in silkworms was a result of a fungal infection, making significant contributions to the germ theory of disease?
Who proved that a disease in silkworms was a result of a fungal infection, making significant contributions to the germ theory of disease?
Which branch of microbiology primarily focuses on the study of parasites?
Which branch of microbiology primarily focuses on the study of parasites?
What term defines the capability of an organism to cause a disease?
What term defines the capability of an organism to cause a disease?
Which type of microorganism is composed of a single cell?
Which type of microorganism is composed of a single cell?
What is the study of small living things that are individually too small to be seen by the naked eye called?
What is the study of small living things that are individually too small to be seen by the naked eye called?
Which type of microorganism is described as 'prokaryotic'?
Which type of microorganism is described as 'prokaryotic'?
Which scientist is known for disproving the theory of spontaneous generation by demonstrating that maggots did not develop from meat in his experiment?
Which scientist is known for disproving the theory of spontaneous generation by demonstrating that maggots did not develop from meat in his experiment?
Who discovered the Tyndall effect and demonstrated that the pathway of light is seen through air due to refraction by dust particles?
Who discovered the Tyndall effect and demonstrated that the pathway of light is seen through air due to refraction by dust particles?
Which physician is credited for his attempts to prevent infection following surgery by using antiseptics such as carbolic acid or phenol in wound dressing and aerosols?
Which physician is credited for his attempts to prevent infection following surgery by using antiseptics such as carbolic acid or phenol in wound dressing and aerosols?
Who proved that a disease in silkworms was a result of a fungal infection, making significant contributions to the germ theory of disease?
Who proved that a disease in silkworms was a result of a fungal infection, making significant contributions to the germ theory of disease?
Who formulated the Germ Theory, stating that for every disease, a living organism is responsible?
Who formulated the Germ Theory, stating that for every disease, a living organism is responsible?
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