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THE ANSWERS. What is this?. What is this? A pipette. Who first described and named penicillin?. Who first described and named penicillin? Alexander Fleming. What does this Gram stain show?. What does this Gram stain show? Gram-positive cocci.
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What is this? A pipette
Who first described and named penicillin? Alexander Fleming
What does this Gram stain show? Gram-positive cocci
Why did Robert Hooke call the units in a slice of cork ‘cells’?
Why did Robert Hooke call the units in a slice of cork ‘cells’? Because they reminded him of monks’ cells
What percentage of new drugs are based on monoclonal antibodies?
What percentage of new drugs are based on monoclonal antibodies? Around 50%
Why has the cost of blood transfusion doubled over the last 10 years?
Why has the cost of blood transfusion doubled over the last 10 years? Screening for infection
What is the significance of peas to genetics? Austrian monk Gregor Mendel used pea plants in his experiments
What are antibiotic discs used for? Testing the sensitivity of bacteria to drugs
In what year did Crick and Watson describe the structure of DNA?
In what year did Crick and Watson describe the structure of DNA? 1953
Name 3 pathology disciplines • Histopathology • Clinical biochemistry • Medical microbiology • Haematology • Immunology • Cytology • Neuropathology • Dermatopathology • Virology • Clinical embryology • Toxicology • Veterinary pathology • Forensic pathology • Metabolic medicine • Transfusion medicine • Genetics/cytogenetics
What is quality assurance? The practice of assessing performance at all stages of pathology testing to provide the best service for patients