10 Questions
Which scientist debunked the theory of spontaneous generation in the 1850s?
Louis Pasteur
Who is credited with the observation of microorganisms under the microscope in the 1670s?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Who discovered that microorganisms caused tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria, and anthrax?
Robert Koch
Which domain of life includes only microorganisms?
Archaea
Which century saw the suspected existence of unseen microbial life from ancient times?
Sixth century BC
Louis Pasteur found that ______ caused food spoilage, debunking the theory of spontaneous generation
microorganisms
The possible existence of unseen ______ life was suspected from ancient times, such as in Jain scriptures from sixth century BC India
microbial
Two of the three ______, Archaea and Bacteria, only contain microorganisms
domains
The scientific study of ______ began with their observation under the microscope in the 1670s by Anton van Leeuwenhoek
microorganisms
Because ______ include most unicellular organisms from all three domains of life they can be extremely diverse
microorganisms
Test your knowledge of microbiology and microorganisms with this quiz! Explore the fascinating world of microscopic life, from the history of microbial studies to their diverse forms and functions. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about the unseen world around us, this quiz will challenge and inform you about the tiny organisms that play a significant role in our lives.
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