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Who proposed the double helix structure of DNA?
Who proposed the double helix structure of DNA?
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of restriction enzymes that can cut DNA at specific sequences?
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of restriction enzymes that can cut DNA at specific sequences?
Who received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of RNA interference, a mechanism of silencing by small RNA molecules?
Who received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of RNA interference, a mechanism of silencing by small RNA molecules?
Who was the first to discover the existence of microorganisms in various samples of water, saliva, and other substances?
Who was the first to discover the existence of microorganisms in various samples of water, saliva, and other substances?
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What is the name of the bacterium that causes peptic ulcer and gastric cancers for which a Nobel Prize was received?
What is the name of the bacterium that causes peptic ulcer and gastric cancers for which a Nobel Prize was received?
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Which scientist was responsible for developing the first vaccine for smallpox using the cowpox virus?
Which scientist was responsible for developing the first vaccine for smallpox using the cowpox virus?
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Which year saw the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 system, a powerful tool for genome editing?
Which year saw the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 system, a powerful tool for genome editing?
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Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation and proposed the germ theory of disease?
Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation and proposed the germ theory of disease?
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In what year was the first human trial of a vaccine against malaria launched in Africa?
In what year was the first human trial of a vaccine against malaria launched in Africa?
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Which scientist is known for identifying the bacterium that causes anthrax and establishing Koch's postulates?
Which scientist is known for identifying the bacterium that causes anthrax and establishing Koch's postulates?
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Who discovered the first virus, known as Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and coined the term 'virus'?
Who discovered the first virus, known as Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and coined the term 'virus'?
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Which scientist demonstrated that bacteria can mutate and develop resistance to viruses?
Which scientist demonstrated that bacteria can mutate and develop resistance to viruses?
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What are some common characteristics of microorganisms?
What are some common characteristics of microorganisms?
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Which field of study focuses on the smallest organisms such as bacteria and archaea?
Which field of study focuses on the smallest organisms such as bacteria and archaea?
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What role do some microorganisms play in the industry?
What role do some microorganisms play in the industry?
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How do microorganisms differ from macroscopic organisms?
How do microorganisms differ from macroscopic organisms?
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Which scientific field focuses on the study of viruses?
Which scientific field focuses on the study of viruses?
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How are microorganisms named using the Linnaeus system of scientific nomenclature?
How are microorganisms named using the Linnaeus system of scientific nomenclature?
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