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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question

Question

Which physician suggested that disease was caused by invisible living creatures?
Options
A Robert Hooke
B Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
C Girolamo Fracastoro
Correct Answer
D Francesco Stelluti
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document mentions, 'The physician Girolamo Fracastoro (1478-1553) suggested that disease was caused by invisible living creatures'.

Hint

Recall the early ideas about the nature of disease before microscopic observations were widespread.

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