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What was the main aim of Louis Pasteur's flask experiment?
What was the main aim of Louis Pasteur's flask experiment?
- To identify the causative agent of anthrax
- To develop a systematic approach to studying microbial life
- To challenge the idea of spontaneous generation (correct)
- To prove that microorganisms can cause diseases
How did Louis Pasteur confirm his hypothesis in the flask experiment?
How did Louis Pasteur confirm his hypothesis in the flask experiment?
- By observing microbial growth in sealed flasks (correct)
- By analyzing the impact of disinfectants on microbial growth
- By studying metabolic engineering processes
- By identifying Bacillus anthracis as the causative agent
What concept did Robert Koch contribute to with his work in bacteriology?
What concept did Robert Koch contribute to with his work in bacteriology?
- Metabolic engineering
- Antiviral therapy
- Microbial Biotransformation
- Germ theory of disease (correct)
What is a key difference in DNA structure between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is a key difference in DNA structure between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which organelles are present in eukaryotes but absent in prokaryotes?
Which organelles are present in eukaryotes but absent in prokaryotes?
How do prokaryotes reproduce compared to eukaryotes?
How do prokaryotes reproduce compared to eukaryotes?
What is a key difference in cellular structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?
What is a key difference in cellular structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?
Which classification system categorizes microorganisms into prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which classification system categorizes microorganisms into prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
According to Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, how many kingdoms are classified as eukaryotic?
According to Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, how many kingdoms are classified as eukaryotic?
Why do prokaryotic cells lack eukaryotic organelles like endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria?
Why do prokaryotic cells lack eukaryotic organelles like endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria?
