The scientist who discovered the vaccine for smallpox was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who discovered the vaccine for smallpox was:
A. Robert Koch
B. Jonas Salk
C. Louis Pasteur
D. Edward Jenner
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Edward Jenner developed the first successful vaccine using cowpox to protect against smallpox in 1796. Pasteur developed rabies vaccine, Salk polio, Koch identified TB bacterium.

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