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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, not Robert Koch. Koch is renowned for developing staining techniques, isolating the tuberculosis bacterium, providing definitive proof for the Germ Theory of Disease for specific pathogens, and developing methods for culturing bacteria.

Hint

Consider the historical figure associated with antiseptic surgery.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Mcb compilations
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 810 of 984
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