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MIC 121 Mcb compilations 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 developed staining techniques
B He discovered that bacteria caused tuberculosis
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.

Hint

Consider the key figures in medical microbiology and their specific contributions to antiseptic surgery versus identifying disease-causing agents.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Mcb compilations
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 840 of 984
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