1.5 Ethiopian biologists and their contributions Flashcards
1
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- First female professor at Addis Ababa Uni
- Has immense contributions in cell physiology and rules in medicinal plants in medical treatment
- has done notable research on medicinal plants especially on Moringa stenopetala (Shiferaw in Amharic)
A
Professor Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
2
Q
T/F
Schistosomiasis is a rare parasitic disease.
A
False, it’s common
3
Q
Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) is caused by ___________________ which spend part of their lifecycle in freshwater snails and part in humans.
A
parasitic flatworms
4
Q
- Discovered soap berry “Endod” that kills snails that harbor Schistosoma a disease caused by parasitic flatworms.
A
Dr. Aklilu Lemma
5
Q
- Specializes in plant breeding and genetics.
- Developed a variety of sorghum that is resistant to drought
- Developed other varieties of sorghum that are also resistant to the parasitic Striga weed, which can destroy a big percentage of a crop.
A
Professor Gebissa Ejeta
6
Q
- Discovered the human fossil known as Selam.
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Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged
7
Q
- Biomedical scientist and politician
A
Professor Beyene Petros
8
Q
- Paleontologist and archeologist
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Dr. Brihane Asfaw
9
Q
- Medical researcher (HIV, TB, Public health)
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Dr. Tsehaynesh Asfaw
10
Q
- Medicinal researcher
A
Prof. Tilahun Yilma
11
Q
- Politician, Top environmentalist
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Dr. Tewoldebrihan G/Egziabiher
12
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- Food microbiologist
A
Prof. Mogessoe Ashenafi
13
Q
- Botanist (Taxonomist)
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Prof. Ensermu Kelbesa
14
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- Plant physiologist
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Prof. Legesse Negash
15
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- Animal and plant genetic researcher
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Dr. Melaku Wolde
