Which of the Following About the Golden Age of Medical

Question

Which of the following about the Golden Age of Medical Microbiology is FALSE?
A) It started with the development of the first microscopes.
B) It occurred during the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
C) It is a time when the knowledge of bacteria and work with them expanded.
D) It was during this time that people realized that diseases could be caused by invisible agents.
E) It was a time when several major advances were made in microbiology.

Accepted Answer

The Golden Age of Medical Microbiology did not start with the development of the first microscopes, as microscopes were already in use by the time this period began. The Golden Age of Medical Microbiology began when advances in technology, such as improvements in staining techniques and the development of agar as a growth medium, allowed for more detailed study of microorganisms and their role in disease.