Alice Augusta Ball

Who was Alice Ball?

• Alice Ball was a renowned chef

• Alice Ball was a chemist known for developing the 'Ball Method' to treat leprosy.

• Alice Ball was a famous singer

• Alice Ball was a professional athlete

What was Alice Ball's contribution to chemical research on leprosy?

• Alice Ball discovered the cure for leprosy.

• Alice Ball developed the 'Ball Method' for treating leprosy.

• Alice Ball's research on leprosy was widely criticized.

• Alice Ball was a famous actress, not a chemist.

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When did Alice Ball conduct her research on leprosy?

• 1915

• 1920

• 1930

• 1910

What was the significance of Alice Ball's work in the scientific community?

• Her work led to the invention of the telephone

• She was the first woman to walk on the moon

• She discovered a new element

• Her work led to the development of the most effective treatment for leprosy at the time.

In which field did Alice Ball make a lasting impact?

• Law

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Engineering

What is the legacy of Alice Ball in the scientific community?

• Alice Ball's legacy is limited to one specific medical breakthrough.

• Alice Ball's legacy is overshadowed by other scientists of her time.

• Alice Ball's legacy is in the field of astronomy, not science.

• Alice Ball's legacy in the scientific community includes developing the 'Ball Method' for treating leprosy.

How did Alice Ball's research change the treatment of leprosy?

• Alice Ball's research led to the discovery of a new type of leprosy bacteria

• Alice Ball's research led to the development of the 'Ball Method,' the first effective treatment for leprosy.

• Alice Ball's research resulted in the development of a vaccine for leprosy

• Alice Ball's research had no impact on the treatment of leprosy

What obstacles did Alice Ball face in her research?

• Excessive funding, lack of expertise, overabundance of data

• Lack of recognition, gender discrimination, limited resources

What is the historical context of Alice Ball's work?

• Alice Ball's work was during the Renaissance period

• Alice Ball's work was in the 18th century

• The historical context of Alice Ball's work is the early 20th century, specifically in 1915, during a time when leprosy was a significant public health concern.

• Alice Ball's work was in the late 19th century

How did Alice Ball's work pave the way for future advancements in medicine?

• Alice Ball's work demonstrated the effectiveness of using natural products for treating diseases.

• Alice Ball's work had no impact on future advancements in medicine.

• Alice Ball's work focused on space exploration rather than medicine.

• Alice Ball's work was discredited by the scientific community.