Germ Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Who discovered that germs cause illness?
A
Louis Pasteur
2
Q
When was the first microscope invented? And what did this mean for science?
A
In 1677, the first basic microscope was invented. This meant that scientists were able to identify microbes in the blood of sick people, but no link was made between microbes and diseases
3
Q
When did Robert Koch live?
A
1843 - 1910
4
Q
Where was Robert Koch born?
A
Robert Koch was born in Germany 🇩🇪
5
Q
What was Robert Koch’s job?
A
He was a microbiologist
