Microorganisms

Question 1

Alexander Fleming 1881-1955

Answer 1

• Discovery: Penicillin
• Antibiotic that can be used in the treatment of infections in the lung, airways, mouth, throat, eye, skin and soft tissue.

Breaks down the bonds that hold cell walls of harmful bacteria

Question 2

Jonas Salk 1914-1995

Answer 2

• Discovery Polio vaccine

* Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that causes paralysis, breathing problems and death

Question 3

Louis Pasteur 1822-1895

Answer 3

• Discovery: Germs cause diseases contracted from the environment. Vaccinations against rabies and Pasteurisation.
• Pasteurisation is the process where liquids are heated to a min of 71°C to destroy harmful microorganisms