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A construction worker is diagnosed with mesothelioma. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this disease?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology
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Who developed the culture plate method to identify pathogens?
A
Louis Pasteur
B
Alexander Fleming
C
Robert Koch
D
Joseph Lister
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Understand the historical context of microbiology and the development of techniques to identify pathogens.
Recall that the culture plate method involves growing microorganisms on solid media to isolate and identify specific pathogens.
Recognize that Louis Pasteur contributed to germ theory and vaccination, but did not develop the culture plate method.
Know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic, rather than developing culture techniques.
Identify Robert Koch as the scientist who developed the culture plate method, enabling the isolation and identification of specific pathogens.
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