Microbiology Intro

 

Mycology is the study of __________.

• fungi

• algae

• bacteria

• protozoa

 

Pasteur developed vaccine against _____________.

• small pox

• anthrax

• cow pox

• measles

Phycology is the study of _____________.

• bacteria

• fungi

• viruses

• algae

The experiment above was conducted by ________________ to disprove spontaneous generation.

• Pasteur

• Needham

• Spallanzani

• Redi

_________________ demonstrated that hand washing can prevent the spread of disease.

• Jenner

• Semmelweis

• Lister

• Koch

 Which is the easiest way for a person to prevent microbial infections?

• Avoid contact with animals.

• Sterilize everything in the home.

• Isolate themselves at home.

• Wash hands frequently with hot water and soap.

What helps prevent viral diseases?

• Vaccines

• Herbal tea

• Antibiotics

• Gene Therapy

All bacteria are harmful to humans

• True

• False

Which are examples of fungi?

• mold

• mushrooms

• yeast

• all of the above

Known as the Father of Microbiology due to his work with "animacules" found on his own teeth is:

• Jonas Salk

• Semmelweiss

• Robert Koch

• Anton Van Leeuwenhoek