Introduction to Microbiology Lecture Notes

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

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

He developed chemotherapeutic agent to combat syhpilis.

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

Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic Sulfonamidochrysiodine?

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

Which Nobel Laureate discovered Penicillin in 1945?

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

Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?

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

He discovered an Antibiotic agent derived from Streptomyces to combat Tuberculosis

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

Which discipline of microbiology studies algae?

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

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

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

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

<p>Charles Chamberland (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser