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Introductory Microbiology
1. What scientific researcher is linked to the term "magic bullet"? What does it mean?
2. What did “Koch’s postulates” prove?
3. How did Pasteur’s study of the fermentation process contribute to the study of microorganisms?
4. "Antimicrobial drug resistance is a major problem globally." Explain why this is true or false.
5. Define emerging infectious diseases. Give four examples.
Define reemerging infectious diseases. Give four examples.
6. Define bioterrorism. Name two organisms that might be employed in a terrorist attack.
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