Which of the following is a correct match of scientist and contribution? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a correct match of scientist and contribution?
A. Robert Hooke - Discovery of bacteria
B. Edward Jenner - Smallpox vaccine
C. Alexander Fleming - Pasteurization
D. Louis Pasteur - Discovery of penicillin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Edward Jenner developed the first successful smallpox vaccine (1796). Pasteur invented pasteurization and rabies vaccine, not penicillin. Fleming discovered penicillin. Hooke coined the term 'cell' but did not discover bacteria; Leeuwenhoek observed bacteria. Thus, the correct match is Jenner - smallpox vaccine.

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B. Bt cotton is resistant to all pesticides.
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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