Introduction to Microbiology Lecture Notes

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Who among the early microbiologists made the earliest microscopic observations on bees and weevils?

Francesco Stelluti

This type of agent was transmitted by lice

Rickettsia prowazekii

Which early microbiologist described microorganisms accurately and observed 'animalcules' from various samples?

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

Which early microbiologist believed that syphilis was transferred by 'seminaria morbi' or bad seed?

Girolamo Fracastoro

He developed chemotherapeutic agent to combat syhpilis.

Paul Ehrlich

Who among the early microbiologists was known for observing microorganisms in samples like rainwater and feces?

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic Sulfonamidochrysiodine?

Gerhard Domagk

Which Nobel Laureate discovered Penicillin in 1945?

Alexander Fleming

Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?

Selman Waksman

He discovered an Antibiotic agent derived from Streptomyces to combat Tuberculosis

Waksman

Which discipline of microbiology studies algae?

Phycology

Which microorganism was discovered on a rusticle from the RMS Titanic in 2010?

Halomonas titanicae

Who is credited with isolating Bacillus anthracis cultures in infected and inoculated cows, providing proof that bacteria causes disease?

Robert Koch

Which early microbiologist is associated with the development of the porcelain bacterial filter?

Charles Chamberland

Who is known for developing the petri dish (plate) which allowed for the isolation of pure cultures?

Julius Richard Petri

Which early microbiologist contributed to the development of culture media by suggesting the use of agar as a solidifying agent?

Hesse & Eilshemius

Who among the early microbiologists is associated with the enrichment culture technique and the use of selective media?

Beijerinck & Winogradsky

Which Nobel Laureate identified lice as the transmitter of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?

Charles Jules Henry Nicolle

This lecture provides an introduction to microbiology, covering significant discoveries in the field, Koch's postulates, and the contributions of early microbiologists. The definition of microbiology as the study of microorganisms is also discussed.

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