The Pioneers of Microbiology

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Questions and Answers

Who described the structure of molds in 1664?

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Unknown scientist
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Ferdinand Cohn

Who was probably the first person to see different types of microorganisms, especially bacteria, under a microscope?

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Unknown scientist
  • Ferdinand Cohn
  • Robert Hooke

What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek call microorganisms?

  • Animalcules (correct)
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Molds

Who developed the preliminary classification system of bacteria?

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When were submicroscopic viruses observed for the first time?

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Which of the following microbial groups is considered the most important in food spoilage and foodborne diseases?

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Which domain includes plants, animals, fungi, and protists?

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What is the second part of the binomial name assigned to each microorganism?

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Which domain includes bacteria with peptidoglycan?

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What are the three domains into which living organisms are currently divided?

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Robert Hooke

Observed mold structure in 1664.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

First to observe various microorganisms, especially bacteria.

Animalcules

Term used by Leeuwenhoek for microorganisms.

Ferdinand Cohn

Developed early bacterial classification.

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1940s

Submicroscopic viruses were first seen.

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Bacteria

Microbial group most significant in food spoilage and foodborne illness.

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Domain Eukarya

Domain containing plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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Specific epithet

Second part of a microorganism's binomial name.

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Domain Bacteria

Domain with bacteria containing peptidoglycan.

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The Three Domains of Life

Eukarya, Bacteria, and Archaea.

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