Introduction to Microbiology Lecture Notes
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Who among the early microbiologists made the earliest microscopic observations on bees and weevils?

  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
  • Girolamo Fracastoro
  • Lucretius
  • Francesco Stelluti (correct)
  • This type of agent was transmitted by lice

  • Rickettsia typhi
  • Rickettsia prowazekii (correct)
  • Rickettsia tsutsugamushi
  • Rickettsia powrazekii
  • Which early microbiologist described microorganisms accurately and observed 'animalcules' from various samples?

  • Girolamo Fracastoro
  • Lucretius
  • Francesco Stelluti
  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Which early microbiologist believed that syphilis was transferred by 'seminaria morbi' or bad seed?

    <p>Girolamo Fracastoro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He developed chemotherapeutic agent to combat syhpilis.

    <p>Paul Ehrlich</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anton Van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic Sulfonamidochrysiodine?

    <p>Gerhard Domagk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Nobel Laureate discovered Penicillin in 1945?

    <p>Alexander Fleming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?

    <p>Selman Waksman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He discovered an Antibiotic agent derived from Streptomyces to combat Tuberculosis

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

    Which discipline of microbiology studies algae?

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

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

    <p>Halomonas titanicae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Robert Koch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Charles Chamberland</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Julius Richard Petri</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hesse &amp; Eilshemius</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Beijerinck &amp; Winogradsky</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Charles Jules Henry Nicolle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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