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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.