by Margaret Avery
1. Describe the early life of Pasteur.
Pasteur was born in Jura district of France in 1822. He belonged to a poor family. He was sent to Communal College. He graduated in Science and Arts. In 1848, at the age of twenty six, he became Deputy Professor of Chemistry in the University of Strasburg.
Pasteur was born in Jura district of France in 1822. He belonged to a poor family. He was sent to Communal College. He graduated in Science and Arts. In 1848, at the age of twenty six, he became Deputy Professor of Chemistry in the University of Strasburg.
2. Give some instances of Pasteur’s patriotism.
Pasteur was a great patriot and lover of France. He tried to enroll himself in the army when France and Germany were plunged into war. Once he gave 150 francs for his country. He returned the degree of German University because Germany was at war with France.
Pasteur was a great patriot and lover of France. He tried to enroll himself in the army when France and Germany were plunged into war. Once he gave 150 francs for his country. He returned the degree of German University because Germany was at war with France.
3. What do we mean by spontaneous generation?
Spontaneous generation means production of living things from non-living things because of bacteria. Pasteur rejected this theory.
Spontaneous generation means production of living things from non-living things because of bacteria. Pasteur rejected this theory.
4. How did Pasteur prove that spontaneous generation was not a fact?
Pasteur proved that spontaneous generation was not a fact. He proved it through an experiment. He declared that bacteria would not be developed if a substance was sufficiently heated.
Pasteur proved that spontaneous generation was not a fact. He proved it through an experiment. He declared that bacteria would not be developed if a substance was sufficiently heated.
5. Describe the importance & popularity of silkworm industry in France. What help did Pasteur render in curing the silkworm disease in his country?
The silkworm industry in France was very popular at that time. It was the only source of living for many farmers of France. Unfortunately, silkworms were hit by a dangerous disease. It destroyed the silkworm industry. Pasteur very successfully discovered its treatment and saved this industry.
The silkworm industry in France was very popular at that time. It was the only source of living for many farmers of France. Unfortunately, silkworms were hit by a dangerous disease. It destroyed the silkworm industry. Pasteur very successfully discovered its treatment and saved this industry.
6. How did Pasteur discover the treatment for the cattle disease, Anthrax?
Pasteur very successfully discovered the treatment of cattle disease called Anthrax. He injected weak germs of this disease into the blood of the animal. It showed slight symptoms of the disease but then it recovered from the disease. He called it vaccine.
Pasteur very successfully discovered the treatment of cattle disease called Anthrax. He injected weak germs of this disease into the blood of the animal. It showed slight symptoms of the disease but then it recovered from the disease. He called it vaccine.
7. How did Pasteur discover the method of making vaccines?
Pasteur discovered the method of making vaccines by weakening the germs. He injected weak germs of the disease into the blood of the animal. It showed slight symptoms of the disease but then it recovered from the disease. He called it vaccine.
Pasteur discovered the method of making vaccines by weakening the germs. He injected weak germs of the disease into the blood of the animal. It showed slight symptoms of the disease but then it recovered from the disease. He called it vaccine.
8. Give an account of Pasteur’s treatment of Hydrophobia & how he cured the first patient suffering from it?
Pasteur very successfully discovered the treatment of the disease called Hydrophobia or Rabies. It is a very dangerous disease. It is caused by the bite of mad dog. Pasteur took the nervous tissue of an animal which had died of this disease. He weakened these germs. He injected weak germs of the disease into the blood of the animal which was recovered. In the same way, he treated the first patient of Hydrophobia.
Pasteur very successfully discovered the treatment of the disease called Hydrophobia or Rabies. It is a very dangerous disease. It is caused by the bite of mad dog. Pasteur took the nervous tissue of an animal which had died of this disease. He weakened these germs. He injected weak germs of the disease into the blood of the animal which was recovered. In the same way, he treated the first patient of Hydrophobia.
9. How did Pasteur show the way to other scientists ? Give an account of the discoveries.
Pasteur showed the way to other scientists through his matchless work. They began to discover new methods and medicines. These discoveries included antitoxin, protective treatment for cholera & protective inoculation for typhoid and plague. His work inspired them greatly. He also removed superstitions of the people.
Pasteur showed the way to other scientists through his matchless work. They began to discover new methods and medicines. These discoveries included antitoxin, protective treatment for cholera & protective inoculation for typhoid and plague. His work inspired them greatly. He also removed superstitions of the people.
