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Microbiology Golden Age: Scientists and Their Achievements

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What was the purpose of the swan neck-shaped tubes in Pasteur's experiment?

To increase the surface area of the broth for microbial growth

To prevent dust particles from entering the flask (correct)

To allow airborne microorganisms to enter the flask

To facilitate the growth of microorganisms in the broth

What was the outcome of Pasteur's experiment when he broke the neck of the flask?

The dust particles were sterilized

Microbial growth was observed immediately (correct)

The broth remained sterile

No microbial growth was observed

What is the first step in Koch's postulates?

To grow the pathogen in pure culture

To isolate the pathogen from the diseased host

To demonstrate the presence of the pathogen in every case of the disease (correct)

To reproduce the specific disease in a healthy host

What is the fundamental principle of the germ theory of infectious disease?

Life can only come from other life Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Pasteur's experiment in the history of microbiology?

It disproved the theory of spontaneous generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of growing a pathogen in pure culture in Koch's postulates?

To obtain a pure sample of the pathogen for further study Signup and view all the answers

What is the third step in Koch's postulates?

To reproduce the specific disease in a healthy host Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered one of the greatest biologists in history based on his findings in microbiology?

Louis Pasteur Signup and view all the answers

What was the time period during which Pasteur's flasks remained free from microbial growth?

A year Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Koch's postulates?

To establish the causality of a pathogen and a disease Signup and view all the answers