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Who among the early microbiologists made the earliest microscopic observations on bees and weevils?
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
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?
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?
Which early microbiologist believed that syphilis was transferred by 'seminaria morbi' or bad seed?
He developed chemotherapeutic agent to combat syhpilis.
He developed chemotherapeutic agent to combat syhpilis.
Who among the early microbiologists was known for observing microorganisms in samples like rainwater and feces?
Who among the early microbiologists was known for observing microorganisms in samples like rainwater and feces?
Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic Sulfonamidochrysiodine?
Who discovered the first commercially available antibiotic Sulfonamidochrysiodine?
Which Nobel Laureate discovered Penicillin in 1945?
Which Nobel Laureate discovered Penicillin in 1945?
Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?
Who discovered Streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB?
He discovered an Antibiotic agent derived from Streptomyces to combat Tuberculosis
He discovered an Antibiotic agent derived from Streptomyces to combat Tuberculosis
Which discipline of microbiology studies algae?
Which discipline of microbiology studies algae?
Which microorganism was discovered on a rusticle from the RMS Titanic in 2010?
Which microorganism was discovered on a rusticle from the RMS Titanic in 2010?
Who is credited with isolating Bacillus anthracis cultures in infected and inoculated cows, providing proof that bacteria causes disease?
Who is credited with isolating Bacillus anthracis cultures in infected and inoculated cows, providing proof that bacteria causes disease?
Which early microbiologist is associated with the development of the porcelain bacterial filter?
Which early microbiologist is associated with the development of the porcelain bacterial filter?
Who is known for developing the petri dish (plate) which allowed for the isolation of pure cultures?
Who is known for developing the petri dish (plate) which allowed for the isolation of pure cultures?
Which early microbiologist contributed to the development of culture media by suggesting the use of agar as a solidifying agent?
Which early microbiologist contributed to the development of culture media by suggesting the use of agar as a solidifying agent?
Who among the early microbiologists is associated with the enrichment culture technique and the use of selective media?
Who among the early microbiologists is associated with the enrichment culture technique and the use of selective media?
Which Nobel Laureate identified lice as the transmitter of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?
Which Nobel Laureate identified lice as the transmitter of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?
