Germ Theory Flashcards
1
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When was the germ theory published
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1861
2
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Define germ theory
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The idea that disease is spread by tiny micro-organism that exist and cause matter to decay
3
Q
Why is Pasteur significant
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He was given money by the French government and developed vaccinations for chicken cholera and anthrax and rabies
Known as the “Father of microbiology”
4
Q
What did Robert Koch do
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Developed on the germ theory and identify killer diseases such as TB, typhus and tetanus etc.
5
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What did Paul Erlich do?
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Developed a chemical theory to explain why body’s immune system and response is as it is. Developed the magic bullets - killing specific microbes.
