Chapter 1: The Microbial World Flashcards
Q: Who was Louis Pasteur, and what did he contribute?
A: Louis Pasteur demonstrated that microorganisms are present in the air, and cause fermentation and spoilage. He developed pasteurization and contributed to the germ theory of disease.
Q: Who was Joseph Lister, and what did he contribute?
A: Joseph Lister introduced antiseptic surgery by using phenol to sterilize surgical tools and clean wounds.
Q: Who was Robert Koch, and what did he contribute?
A: Robert Koch developed Koch’s postulates to link specific microbes to specific diseases and identified the bacteria causing tuberculosis and anthrax.
Q: Who was Edward Jenner, and what did he contribute?
A: Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine in history.
Q: Who was Alexander Fleming, and what did he contribute?
A: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic, which revolutionized medicine.
