The Pioneers of Microbiology
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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?

    <p>Ferdinand Cohn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were submicroscopic viruses observed for the first time?

    <p>1940s</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Domain Eukarya</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Specific epithet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which domain includes bacteria with peptidoglycan?

    <p>Domain Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Domain Eukarya, Domain Bacteria, Domain Archaea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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