everyday science MCQ #4629

Who was the founder of antiseptic surgery?

everyday science MCQ #4629

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Who was the founder of antiseptic surgery?

    • A) Louis Pasteur
    • B) Joseph Lister
    • C) William Harvey
    • D) Hargobind Khorana

    Answer: Joseph Lister

    Explanation: Joseph Lister introduced antiseptic surgical techniques in 1867, using carbolic acid (phenol) to sterilize instruments and wounds, dramatically reducing post-operative infections.