4 concepts
Defining Microbes
Microbes are organisms that are microscopic, or extremely small.
History of Microbiology: Hooke, van Leeuwenhoek, and Cohn
The development of the microscope, along with the observations of various scientists, led to the discovery of microorganisms.
Pasteur and Spontaneous Generation
Pasteur's experiments revealed that spontaneous generation does not occur.
Koch and Pure Culture
Robert Koch identified anthrax as a disease agent and formulated postulates that are still used to research diseases today.