Turning Mistakes into Successes
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What was Alexander Fleming researching when he accidentally discovered the first antibiotic?

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria (correct)
  • Plants
  • Fungi

    • What was the name of the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming?

  • Penicillin (correct)
  • Antibacterin
  • Aspirin
  • Streptomycin

    • What did Alexander Fleming notice when he returned to his laboratory after going on vacation?

  • The bacteria in the dishes had grown.
  • The dishes were missing.
  • The laboratory was cleaned.
  • Mold had grown in the dishes. (correct)

    • How did Alexander Fleming realize that the dangerous bacteria had been dissolved by the mold?

    <p>By looking at it under a microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are antibiotics primarily used for?

    <p>To kill bacteria causing diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Alexander Fleming accidentally discover penicillin?

    <p>1928</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequences could have arisen if Alexander Fleming had simply thrown away the dishes with the mold?

    <p>The discovery of penicillin would have been delayed or missed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Happy accidents' like Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin emphasize that:

    <p>'Failure can sometimes lead to unexpected positive outcomes.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Oh no!' is mentioned in the text as an example of:

    <p>'An immediate response to mistakes.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the text?

    <p>Mistakes and accidents can sometimes result in unexpected discoveries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Christopher Columbus not reach Asia in his voyage of 1492?

    <p>His failure was a happy accident that led to the discovery of the New World.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming initially intend to do with the dishes containing mold?

    <p>Throw them away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming observe around the mold in the dishes upon his return from vacation?

    <p>An absence of bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alexander Fleming's absent-mindedness contribute to the discovery of penicillin?

    <p>It accidentally led him to leave bacteria in dishes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made Alexander Fleming realize that mold had dissolved the dangerous bacteria in the dishes?

    <p>The absence of bacteria around the mold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin qualify as a 'happy accident'?

    <p>His messy habits led to the discovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Oh no!' is mentioned in the text as an example of:

    <p>'Oh no!' is an example of feeling regret or embarrassment after a mistake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Happy accidents' like Alexander Fleming's discovery emphasize:

    <p>'Happy accidents' play a significant role in scientific discoveries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson can be learned from Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin?

    <p>Sometimes, being messy and absent-minded can lead to groundbreaking discoveries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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