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Which category of microorganism is responsible for decomposing dead organisms and waste products?
Which category of microorganism is responsible for decomposing dead organisms and waste products?
What term describes microorganisms that help inhibit the growth of pathogens by occupying space and secreting materials?
What term describes microorganisms that help inhibit the growth of pathogens by occupying space and secreting materials?
Which category of microorganism is involved in the elemental cycle and aids in fertilization by returning nutrients to the soil?
Which category of microorganism is involved in the elemental cycle and aids in fertilization by returning nutrients to the soil?
What type of microorganism produces toxins capable of causing diseases in humans?
What type of microorganism produces toxins capable of causing diseases in humans?
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Which term describes microorganisms that can cause disease if they gain access to a part of the body where they don't belong?
Which term describes microorganisms that can cause disease if they gain access to a part of the body where they don't belong?
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What does the term 'ubiquitous' mean in the context of microorganisms?
What does the term 'ubiquitous' mean in the context of microorganisms?
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Who was the first to report accurate descriptions and drawings of bacteria and protozoa?
Who was the first to report accurate descriptions and drawings of bacteria and protozoa?
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Which scientist disproved the theory of spontaneous generation and proved the germ theory of disease?
Which scientist disproved the theory of spontaneous generation and proved the germ theory of disease?
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Who is credited as the father of bacteriology?
Who is credited as the father of bacteriology?
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Which scientist discovered smallpox vaccination using cowpox virus?
Which scientist discovered smallpox vaccination using cowpox virus?
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Who was the first to use antiseptics in medical practice?
Who was the first to use antiseptics in medical practice?
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Which scientist reported that yellow fever is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes?
Which scientist reported that yellow fever is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes?
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