Daily Quiz | On Louis Pasteur
A painting of Louis Pasteur at Pasteur Institute of India in Coonoor
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Louis Pasteur was responsible for disproving this theory that believed living creatures could arise from non-living matter and that such processes were commonplace and regular. What is this doctrine called?
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For what invention Pasteur is best known to the general public that involves milk?
Answer : He invented the technique of treating milk and wine to stop bacterial contamination, a process now called pasteurization.
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Pasteur also made significant discoveries in chemistry. What was Pasteur’s most notable contribution to chemistry?
Answer : The molecular basis for the asymmetry of certain crystals
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His discovery of this organic compound led to the initiation of optical isomerism. What organic compound did he discover?
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Pasteur proposed preventing the entry of micro-organisms into the human body. With this, he led Joseph Lister to develop antimicrobial substance methods in surgery. Name the substance.
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Pasteur also introduced a vaccine for a disease which affected cattle. What is this disease called?
