Question

multiple choice question
joseph lister is best known for his work with ______.

pure culture methods
immunology
antiseptics
food and dairy

Explanation:

Joseph Lister is renowned as a pioneer in antiseptic surgery. He developed and promoted the use of antiseptic techniques (such as using carbolic acid) to prevent surgical site infections, revolutionizing modern surgical practices. Pure culture methods are associated with Robert Koch, immunology with figures like Louis Pasteur and Elie Metchnikoff, and food/dairy microbiology with Louis Pasteur.

Answer:

C. antiseptics