# Famous Biologists

## Can you name the famous biologists?

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| Notable Accomplishment | Biologist | Years Living |
| :-: | :-: | :-: |
| Invented the Polio vaccine |  | 1914 – 1995 |
| Documented American birds and created detailed illustrations featuring birds in their natural habitat |  | 1786 - 1851 |
| Created an early classification system for organisms |  | 384 BC - 322 BC |
| Contributed the theory of punctuated equilibrium |  | 1941 – 2002 |
| Researched alternative crops like peanuts and was an advocate for sustainable agriculture |  | 1860 – 1943 |
| Codeveloped the aqua-lung and pioneered marine conservation |  | 1910 – 1997 |
| One of the scientists who discovered the shape of a DNA molecule |  | 1916 – 2004 |
| Established that all species of life descended over time from a common ancestor |  | 1809 – 1882 |
| Designed experiments to refute spontaneous generation |  | 1626 – 1697 |
| Used x-ray diffraction to establish the double helix shape of DNA |  | 1920 – 1958 |
| Described four criteria (postulates) that helped show the relationship between a microbe and a disease |  | 1843 – 1910 |
| Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration |  | 1900 – 1981 |
| Developed the first light microscope |  | 1632 – 1723 |
| Invented a method to stop milk and wine from causing sickness |  | 1822 – 1895 |
| Created the foundations for our modern binomial nomenclature and system of taxonomy |  | 1707 – 1778 |
| Studied heredity in pea plants |  | 1822 – 1884 |
| Brought attention to the dangers of using synthetic pesticides; wrote Silent Spring |  | 1907 – 1964 |
| Popularized a gene-centered view of evolution and studies animal behavior and its relation to natural selection |  | 1941 - |
| Studied gorilla behavior in their natural habitat |  | 1932 – 1985 |
| Came up with the word 'cell' to describe the basic unit of living things |  | 1635 – 1703 |

### Quiz Instructions
- Name the biologist based on a notable accomplishment.

**Classic**: Type in answers that appear in a list.

**Duration**: 5 minutes, 20 Questions

**Last Updated**: Feb 27, 2020

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