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Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology
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Capitolo 1, Problema 2

Fill in the blanks with the name(s) of the scientist(s) whose investigations led to the following fields of study in microbiology.
Biochemistry _________ and __________.       

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Step 1: Understand that the question asks for the names of scientists whose work contributed to the field of biochemistry within microbiology.
Step 2: Recall that biochemistry in microbiology involves studying the chemical processes and substances that occur within microorganisms.
Step 3: Identify key scientists known for foundational work in biochemistry, such as Eduard Buchner, who demonstrated cell-free fermentation, and James Sumner, who crystallized enzymes, showing their protein nature.
Step 4: Consider other notable contributors like Hans Krebs, known for the Krebs cycle, which is fundamental to microbial metabolism.
Step 5: Select the two most relevant scientists whose investigations directly led to the development of biochemistry as a field in microbiology, typically Eduard Buchner and James Sumner.

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