History and Development of Microbiology
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
History and Development of Microbiology starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which microbiology has improved human health.
Describe the importance of the discovery of antibiotics in the history of microbiology.
Describe the role of Edward Jenner in the history of microbiology.
Explain the significance of Koch's postulates in microbiology.
(1) 17th century (2) 18th century (3) 19th century (4) 20th century
In which century did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first observe microorganisms?
(1) Bacteria (2) Viruses (3) Fungi (4) All of the above
Which of the following can be studied under microbiology?
(1) Louis Pasteur (2) Robert Koch (3) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (4) Alexander Fleming
Who discovered penicillin?
Which of the following best describes the Germ Theory of Disease?
(1) Diseases are caused by evil spirits
(2) Diseases are caused by microorganisms
(3) Diseases are caused by bad air
(4) Diseases are caused by imbalance of body fluids
Which of the following discoveries helped prove that microorganisms cause disease?
(1) Discovery of penicillin
(2) Koch's postulates
(3) Pasteurization
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is considered the first true microbiologist?
(1) Robert Koch
(2) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
(3) Louis Pasteur
(4) Joseph Lister
Which of the following is NOT a branch of microbiology?
(1) Bacteriology
(2) Virology
(3) Mycology
(4) Zoology
Which of the following is NOT a microorganism?
(1) Bacterium
(2) Virus
(3) Mushroom
(4) Alga
Fill in the blank: The discovery of ________ in 1928 marked the beginning of the antibiotic era.
Fill in the blank: The study of bacteria is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The study of viruses is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The word 'microbiology' comes from the Greek words 'mikros' meaning ______ and 'bios' meaning life.
True or False: Edward Jenner is known for developing the first vaccine.
True or False: Microbiology is only important for medicine.
True or False: Microbiology only studies harmful microorganisms.
True or False: Microorganisms can be both beneficial and harmful to humans.
