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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question
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Which disease did Robert Koch famously discover was caused by bacteria?
Options
A Cholera
B Rabies
C Tuberculosis
Correct Answer
D Silkworm disease
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Robert Koch discovered that bacteria caused tuberculosis in man. This was a significant finding that further solidified the Germ Theory of Disease and led to his Nobel Prize.

Hint

This disease is a well-known respiratory ailment that Koch linked to a specific bacterium.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introductory Microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 174 of 984
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