Vocab Word Week :11/6 Flashcard

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Who is the scientist known for identifying the specific causative agents of tuberculosis, cholera, and anthrax?

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Robert Koch

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Which scientist's work laid the foundation for the germ theory of disease?

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Robert Koch

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What is the term for a microorganism that can cause disease?

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Pathogen

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Which of the following is an example of a pathogen?

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A virus

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What is a poisonous substance produced by certain organisms that can cause harm to the host?

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Toxin

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Define 'Pathogen'.

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A microorganism that can cause disease.

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What is the role of Robert Koch in microbiology?

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He identified the specific causative agents of several diseases and contributed to the germ theory.

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What is a virus?

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A type of pathogen that can infect living organisms and cause disease.

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What is the immune system?

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The body's defense system against pathogens.

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What is the germ theory of disease?

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The theory that diseases are caused by microorganisms.