Question

Arrange the following scientific events in chronological sequence (oldest to latest) A. Florence Nightingale organized hospitals with minimized cross infections. B. Joseph Lister developed aseptic techniques. C. Fanny Hesse advocated use of agar as a solidifying material for microbiological media. D. Elie Metchikoff discovered phagocytosis.

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, B, D
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Understanding the timeline of major scientific advancements helps in contextualizing their impact on future research.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Arrange the events in chronological order.

- Florence Nightingale’s work on organizing hospitals with minimized infections was one of the earliest contributions, dating back to the mid
-1800s.
- Joseph Lister followed with his development of aseptic techniques in the late 1800s.
- Fanny Hesse later proposed the use of agar in microbiological media in the late 1800s.
- Finally, Elie Metchikoff discovered phagocytosis in the early 1900s.