Which scientist is associated with the discovery of the smallpox vaccine? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which scientist is associated with the discovery of the smallpox vaccine?
A. Robert Koch
B. Jonas Salk
C. Edward Jenner
D. Louis Pasteur
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Edward Jenner developed the first successful vaccine against smallpox in 1796 using cowpox virus. Pasteur developed rabies vaccine, Koch TB bacterium, Salk polio.

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