Koch: Identifying Specific Germs
Part of Germ Theory · GCSE GCSE History revision
This deep dive covers Koch: Identifying Specific Germs within Germ Theory for GCSE History. Revise Germ Theory in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 4 of 16 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 4 of 16
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8 questions
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15 flashcards
🧠 Koch: Identifying Specific Germs
| Year | Discovery | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | Identified anthrax bacterium | Grew cultures, injected into mice, observed same germ in sick mice |
| 1878 | Proved germs cause disease (not just decay) | Photographed bacteria, developed staining techniques |
| 1882 | Identified tuberculosis bacterium | Used new staining methods to see TB germs |
| 1883 | Identified cholera bacterium | Studied cholera outbreaks in Egypt and India |
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