History Flashcards
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What was van Leeuwenhoek known for?
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- father of micro
- 1st described microbes
- invented microscope
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What was fracastaro known for?
A
Transferable spore like particles that could transmit infection
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Q
What was Semmelweis known for?
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Hand washing prevents puerperal fever
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What was lister known for?
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Antiseptic in surgery
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What was Koch known for?
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TB vaccine
Koch’s postulates
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What was Griffith known for?
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Bacteria are capable of transferring genetic info
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What were Avery, McCarty, and Macleod known for?
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Transforming substance in dna
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What was John cairns known for?
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Bacterial chromosome is circular
