#1
Who is credited with the discovery of penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
ExplanationAlexander Fleming discovered penicillin.
#2
Which ancient Greek physician is often referred to as the 'Father of Medicine'?
Hippocrates
ExplanationHippocrates is often referred to as the 'Father of Medicine'.
#3
Who is known as the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
ExplanationFlorence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.
#4
Who is known for developing the smallpox vaccine?
Edward Jenner
ExplanationEdward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine.
#5
Which scientist first described the structure of DNA?
Rosalind Franklin
ExplanationRosalind Franklin first described the structure of DNA.
#6
Who introduced anesthesia to modern surgery?
William Morton
ExplanationWilliam Morton introduced anesthesia to modern surgery.
#7
Which scientist discovered the principles of vaccination by studying cowpox?
Edward Jenner
ExplanationEdward Jenner discovered the principles of vaccination by studying cowpox.
#8
Who discovered the X-ray?
Wilhelm Röntgen
ExplanationWilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray.
#9
Who developed the first successful polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
ExplanationJonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine.
#10
Who developed the first successful oral contraceptive pill?
Gregory Pincus
ExplanationGregory Pincus developed the first successful oral contraceptive pill.
#11
Who is credited with developing the first successful heart transplant?
Christiaan Barnard
ExplanationChristiaan Barnard is credited with developing the first successful heart transplant.
#12
Who is known for developing the first successful polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
ExplanationJonas Salk is known for developing the first successful polio vaccine.