Louis Pasteur — Questions and answers

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What old theory did Louis Pasteur challenge by trying to prove that life comes from pre-existing life?

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  1. The theory of evolution
  2. The theory of spontaneous generation ✓
  3. The germ theory of disease
  4. The theory of relativity

Answer: The theory of spontaneous generation

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What was the result of Pasteur's public experiment with the anthrax vaccine?

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  1. All the animals died, whether vaccinated or not.
  2. All the vaccinated animals lived, and all the unvaccinated animals died. ✓
  3. Only the goats survived the anthrax.
  4. The vaccine only made the animals sicker.

Answer: All the vaccinated animals lived, and all the unvaccinated animals died.

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What was established in Paris in 1887 due to the success of the rabies vaccine?

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  1. A new public park
  2. A school for artists
  3. The Pasteur Institute ✓
  4. A famous bakery

Answer: The Pasteur Institute

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Which of these fields still relies on the scientific foundations laid by Louis Pasteur?

Choices

  1. Astrology and ancient history
  2. Fashion design and architecture
  3. Modern medicine, immunology, and public health ✓
  4. Cooking and gardening

Answer: Modern medicine, immunology, and public health

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