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Which domain does NOT belong to the Eukarya group?
Which domain does NOT belong to the Eukarya group?
Who proved that bacteria can cause disease?
Who proved that bacteria can cause disease?
Who discovered a chemotherapeutic agent against syphilis?
Who discovered a chemotherapeutic agent against syphilis?
Who is credited with discovering the structure of DNA?
Who is credited with discovering the structure of DNA?
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Robert Koch developed his postulates while identifying the cause of which disease?
Robert Koch developed his postulates while identifying the cause of which disease?
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Which scientist observed the first cells?
Which scientist observed the first cells?
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Who invented the microscope?
Who invented the microscope?
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Which scientist discovered penicillin?
Which scientist discovered penicillin?
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Who established the current system of nomenclature for organisms?
Who established the current system of nomenclature for organisms?
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In scientific nomenclature, each organism is assigned a genus and a:
In scientific nomenclature, each organism is assigned a genus and a:
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Archaea, commonly found in extreme environments, are divided into how many main groups?
Archaea, commonly found in extreme environments, are divided into how many main groups?
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Which scientist devised a system of classification that introduced the domains Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya?
Which scientist devised a system of classification that introduced the domains Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya?
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Who is credited with developing the current naming system for organisms?
Who is credited with developing the current naming system for organisms?
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In the two-part naming system for organisms, what is the second name that is assigned?
In the two-part naming system for organisms, what is the second name that is assigned?
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How many main groups are Archaea divided into?
How many main groups are Archaea divided into?
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Which domains were introduced by Carl Woese in his classification system?
Which domains were introduced by Carl Woese in his classification system?
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What is an example of a hemorrhagic fever virus?
What is an example of a hemorrhagic fever virus?
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How is Bacillus thuringiensis commonly used?
How is Bacillus thuringiensis commonly used?
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What does bioremediation involve the use of microbes for?
What does bioremediation involve the use of microbes for?
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How can biotechnology be best defined?
How can biotechnology be best defined?
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Which disease can gene therapy be used to treat?
Which disease can gene therapy be used to treat?
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What is not a characteristic of gene therapy?
What is not a characteristic of gene therapy?
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What does a virus cause in humans?
What does a virus cause in humans?
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What is the main function of the immune system?
What is the main function of the immune system?
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Who disproved spontaneous generation?
Who disproved spontaneous generation?
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Which scientist discovered penicillin?
Which scientist discovered penicillin?
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Who is associated with the development of the theory of immunity?
Who is associated with the development of the theory of immunity?
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Which scientist discovered phagocytosis?
Which scientist discovered phagocytosis?
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Who discovered the cause of fermentation?
Who discovered the cause of fermentation?
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Which scientist is associated with vaccination?
Which scientist is associated with vaccination?
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Who developed aseptic surgery?
Who developed aseptic surgery?
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Who is linked to the process of using just enough heat to kill spoilage bacteria?
Who is linked to the process of using just enough heat to kill spoilage bacteria?
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Who developed Salvarsan?
Who developed Salvarsan?
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What is the causative agent of Cryptosporidiosis?
What is the causative agent of Cryptosporidiosis?
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Which type of immune cells does HIV target for destruction?
Which type of immune cells does HIV target for destruction?
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Which of the following is NOT a natural human defense against disease?
Which of the following is NOT a natural human defense against disease?
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What is the human disease caused by a prion known as?
What is the human disease caused by a prion known as?
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What is an example of a hemorrhagic fever virus?
What is an example of a hemorrhagic fever virus?
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Who was NOT involved in the development of Salvarsan?
Who was NOT involved in the development of Salvarsan?
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Which microorganism causes Cryptosporidiosis?
Which microorganism causes Cryptosporidiosis?
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