Life Sciences
GATE XL Historical Perspective PYQs
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Question 84
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Scientist(s) who contributed in disproving the theory of spontaneous generation is/are
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Robert Koch used a meat-infused nutrient medium for which one of the following purposes?
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek observed several microscopic organisms under his hand-made microscope. He described them as
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The technique of microbial “pure culture” was pioneered by
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Microbes make up about __________ of earth’s living material by weight.
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Match the scientists to their area of major contribution.
Scientists: (i) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek; (ii) Carl Linnaeus; (iii) Sir Alexander Fleming; (iv) Louis Pasteur.
Area of major contribution: (p) Taxonomy; (q) Antimicrobial agents; (r) Vaccination; (s) Microscopy
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Which one of the following is NOT a contribution by Robert Koch?
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