Physical sterilization was discovered by__________________?
Correct answer: B. Joeph Lister
- A. Robert Koch
- B. Joeph Lister
- C. John Hunter
- D. Alexander flemings
Explanation
Joseph Lister introduced antiseptic surgical practice, which is commonly credited in basic microbiology questions with establishing physical methods and principles of sterilisation. Koch contributed important work on bacterial culture and steam sterilisation, but he is not the expected answer here.
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