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What significant conclusion did Martinus Beijerinck reach regarding the causative agent of tobacco mosaic disease?
What significant conclusion did Martinus Beijerinck reach regarding the causative agent of tobacco mosaic disease?
What was the main purpose of the Chamberland filter invented by Pasteur and Chamberland?
What was the main purpose of the Chamberland filter invented by Pasteur and Chamberland?
What historical belief about diseases did Hippocrates challenge?
What historical belief about diseases did Hippocrates challenge?
Which significant milestone in microbiology was achieved in 1892?
Which significant milestone in microbiology was achieved in 1892?
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In what year was the 7th edition of Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology published?
In what year was the 7th edition of Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology published?
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What term did Martinus Beijerinck adopt to describe the causative agent of tobacco mosaic disease?
What term did Martinus Beijerinck adopt to describe the causative agent of tobacco mosaic disease?
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Which of the following bacteria was studied using the Chamberland filter?
Which of the following bacteria was studied using the Chamberland filter?
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When considering microbial growth, which chapters contain relevant information according to the content provided?
When considering microbial growth, which chapters contain relevant information according to the content provided?
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What was the primary catalyst for the debate surrounding biopiracy in 1969?
What was the primary catalyst for the debate surrounding biopiracy in 1969?
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Who was responsible for the development of the porcelain Chamberland filter, which played a crucial role in the discovery of viruses?
Who was responsible for the development of the porcelain Chamberland filter, which played a crucial role in the discovery of viruses?
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What is the primary characteristic of a viroid that distinguishes it from a virus?
What is the primary characteristic of a viroid that distinguishes it from a virus?
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Which of these individuals is NOT directly associated with the discovery or study of viruses?
Which of these individuals is NOT directly associated with the discovery or study of viruses?
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What is the significance of the swan-neck flask experiments conducted by Louis Pasteur?
What is the significance of the swan-neck flask experiments conducted by Louis Pasteur?
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Which individual is credited with the discovery of tobacco mosaic disease, a significant breakthrough in the understanding of viruses?
Which individual is credited with the discovery of tobacco mosaic disease, a significant breakthrough in the understanding of viruses?
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Which of the following individuals was involved in developing and maintaining a universal virus taxonomy?
Which of the following individuals was involved in developing and maintaining a universal virus taxonomy?
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What is the significance of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) in the context of the provided information?
What is the significance of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) in the context of the provided information?
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Study Notes
Timeline of Main Events
- Hippocrates (460-370 BC) proposes that diseases have natural causes, challenging supernatural explanations.
- In 1884, Charles Chamberland and Louis Pasteur invent the Chamberland filter, capable of removing bacteria larger than 0.2 μm from liquids.
- Dmitri Ivanovski (1892) uses the Chamberland filter to study tobacco mosaic disease, discovering the causative agent can pass through, hinting at the existence of viruses.
- Martinus Beijerinck (1899) identifies the agent of tobacco mosaic disease as possibly a chemical rather than a bacterium, coining the term "virus."
- The 7th edition of Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology is published in 1957, serving as a vital reference for bacterial identification and classification.
- Discovery of the fungus Tolypocladium inflatum in 1969 leads to the development of cyclosporine A, raising issues concerning biopiracy.
- Theodor Diener discovers viroids in 1971, which are self-replicating RNA particles, prompting the establishment of a universal virus taxonomy by the ICTV.
Cast of Characters
- Hippocrates (460–370 BC): Pioneered the notion of natural disease causes; linked to the Hippocratic Corpus and Hippocratic Oath.
- Charles Chamberland (1851-1908): Collaborated with Pasteur on the Chamberland filter, crucial for virus discovery.
- Louis Pasteur (1822-1895): Notable for contributions in vaccination, fermentation, and pasteurization; disproved spontaneous generation theory.
- Dmitri Ivanovski (1864-1920): Credited with identifying viruses through experiments on tobacco mosaic disease, marking a key development in virology.
- Martinus Beijerinck (1851-1931): Expanded on Ivanovski's findings, confirming that the tobacco mosaic disease's agent was not a bacterium, enhancing the virus concept.
- Theodor Diener (1921-2012): Discovered viroids, influencing the understanding of acellular infectious agents.
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Test your knowledge of microbiology concepts from chapters 1 to 18, covering topics such as microbial growth, antimicrobial drugs, pathogenicity, and more.