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MIC 121 MIC 121 Test compilation 1 Objective Question
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The contributions of Robert Koch to the field of Microbiology and Medical Science include the following except
Options
A He proved the Germ Theory of Disease
B He developed for the first time a staining technique to stain the bacteria with acidic or basic stain
C Using dilute solution of phenol/carbolic acid in surgical dressings to prevent wound infections
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D He isolated and identified different kinds of bacteria from various samples
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Joseph Lister, not Robert Koch, is famously associated with pioneering the use of carbolic acid (phenol) as an antiseptic in surgical dressings to prevent wound infections. Robert Koch is renowned for Koch's postulates, his work on anthrax and tuberculosis, and developing pure culture and staining methods.

Hint

Recall the specific contributions of Robert Koch and distinguish them from those of other key figures in medical microbiology.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MIC 121 Test compilation 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 287 of 984
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