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.
Explain why the development of the microscope was important for microbiology.
Explain why the Germ Theory of Disease was important for public health.
Name one contribution of Robert Koch to microbiology.
Name the scientist who first used the term 'cell' to describe the basic unit of life.
The first vaccine ever developed was for which disease?
Which scientist developed a set of postulates to prove that a specific microbe causes a specific disease?
Which scientist first observed microorganisms using a simple microscope?
Which scientist introduced antiseptic techniques in surgery?
Which scientist is famous for his experiments with swan-necked flasks?
Which scientist is known for his work on fermentation and disproving spontaneous generation?
Which scientist's work led to the development of aseptic techniques in hospitals?
Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation?
Who invented the first practical compound microscope?
Who is credited with the discovery of bacteria?
Who is credited with the discovery of the rabies vaccine?
Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology'?
