The History of Microbiology

The device invented by Anton van Leeuwenhoek was a(n)

• simple microscope.

• compound microscope.

• electron microscope.

• covered dish used in the culturing of microorganisms.

Francesco Redi attempted to disprove the theory of abiogenesis by demonstrating

• that bacteria are transported through the air on particles of dust.

• living things arise from a nonliving medium only in the presence of air.

• that flies do not arise from rotting meat.

• biochemical processes occur within living cells.

Louis Pasteur demonstrated that particles of dust, carrying bacteria on their surface were the main cause of the spoilage of a broth in a container. This research led to the

• germ theory of disease.

• rejection of the theory of spontaneous generation.

• discovery of the Domain Archaea.

• development of the antibiotic penicillin.

Though Louis Pasteur demonstrated that the process of fermentation is often due to the activity of microorganisms, this scientist discovered where the fermentation actually occurs, thus is considered to be the "Father" of the science of biochemistry.

• Robert Koch

• Hans Christian Gram

• Paul Erlich

• Eduard Buchner

Which of the following pairs of scientists were most directly responsible for the adopting of antiseptic technique practiced by hospitals and health care facilities today?

• Erlich and Nightingale

• Semmelwies and Lister

• Jenner and Snow

• Kluyver and van Neil