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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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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.