Question

Who is the father of virology?

Answer 1

Father of virology:

1. M. W. Beijerinck is known as the father of virology.
2. Virology is the branch of microbiology that deals with viruses and their life cycle, structure, and evolution.
3. Beijerinck was a Dutch microbiologist and botanist and was credited with the discovery of the virus.
4. He called the virus “Contagium vivium fluidium” meaning contagious living fluid.
5. He invented the selective culture technique or enrichment culture for isolating a wide range of microorganisms.