Q. Who is known as the 'Father of Bacteriology'?
Answer: Louis Pasteur
Notes: Louis Pasteur is considered as father of Bacteriology. Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist who was one of the most important founders of medical microbiology. He pioneered the study of molecular heterogeneity; discovered that microorganisms cause fermentation and disease; Initiated the process of pasteurization and developed vaccines against anthrax and rabies.

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