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?

By looking at it under a microscope Signup and view all the answers

What are antibiotics primarily used for?

To kill bacteria causing diseases Signup and view all the answers

What year did Alexander Fleming accidentally discover penicillin?

1928 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

'An immediate response to mistakes.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the text?

Mistakes and accidents can sometimes result in unexpected discoveries. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Throw them away. Signup and view all the answers

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

An absence of bacteria. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The absence of bacteria around the mold. Signup and view all the answers

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

His messy habits led to the discovery. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What was Alexander Fleming researching when he accidentally discovered the first antibiotic?

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

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

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

What are antibiotics primarily used for?

What year did Alexander Fleming accidentally discover penicillin?

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

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

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

What is the main idea of the text?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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