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The contributions of Robert Koch to the field of Microbiology and Medical Science include the following except
Options
A He developed for the first time a staining technique to stain the bacteria with acidic or basic stain
B He discovered that bacteria caused tuberculosis in man
C Using dilute solution of phenol/carbolic acid in surgical dressings to prevent wound infections
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D He proved the Germ Theory of Disease
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using dilute solutions of phenol/carbolic acid in surgical dressings to prevent wound infections was a significant contribution of Joseph Lister (antiseptic surgery), not Robert Koch. Koch developed staining techniques, discovered the tuberculosis bacterium, and provided crucial evidence for the Germ Theory of Disease.

Hint

Consider the major breakthroughs in medical science and microbiology. Which scientist is famous for introducing antiseptics in surgery?

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Mcb compilations
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 795 of 984
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