Microorganisms Through History

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Who observed microorganisms under the microscope in the 1670s?

  • Jain scriptures
  • Robert Koch
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)

Which scientist debunked the theory of spontaneous generation in the 1850s?

  • Louis Pasteur (correct)
  • Robert Koch
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Jain scriptures

Who discovered that microorganisms caused tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria, and anthrax?

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Jain scriptures
  • Robert Koch (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur

What is the possible existence of unseen microbial life suspected from in ancient times?

<p>Jain scriptures from sixth century BC India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domains of life only contain microorganisms?

<p>Archaea and Bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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