industrial Flashcards
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What significant discovery was made by Pasteur in 1859?
Germs
This discovery marked a pivotal point in the understanding of disease causation.
What theory was commonly accepted before the germ theory?
Spontaneous Generation
This theory suggested that rotting material spontaneously created disease.
Who was able to prove that disease could be carried through dirty water?
John Snow
His investigation into cholera provided significant evidence for this theory.
What did Pasteur prove regarding bacteria in 1859?
Bacteria caused wine to spoil and disproved spontaneous generation
This was a crucial step in the development of germ theory.
Who proved that certain types of bacteria caused disease?
Robert Koch
His work supported the germ theory and established a scientific basis for understanding disease.
What was the impact of Pasteur’s discovery in 1859 on the understanding of disease?
Widespread acceptance of germ theory
This led to a shift in medical understanding and practices.
Fill in the blank: The theory of spontaneous generation was replaced by _______.
Germ Theory
Germ theory provided a more scientifically supported explanation for the causes of diseases.
True or False: The belief in spontaneous generation continued to be accepted after Pasteur’s discoveries.
False
Pasteur’s work effectively discredited the theory of spontaneous generation.