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Although for centuries preparations derived from living were applied to wounds to destroy , the fact that a microorganism is of destroying one of another species was not until the latter half of the 19th century. When Pasteur noted the antagonistic effect of other bacteria on the anthrax organism and pointed out that this action might be put to use.

therapeutic subtle infection matter culture collection capable action established

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Correct answer: matter
Explanation: The word 'matter' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the physical substance from which things are made. In this context, it aligns with the idea of preparations derived from living substances applied to wounds.
Meaning: 'Matter' refers to the physical substance or material, particularly in a biological context.
Wrong options:
subtle: The word 'subtle' is an adjective that describes something delicate or understated, which does not fit as it does not refer to a physical substance.
established: The word 'established' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a noun or substance.
therapeutic: The word 'therapeutic' is an adjective that describes something related to healing, which does not fit as it does not refer to a substance.
action: The word 'action' is a noun that refers to the process of doing something, which does not fit as it does not refer to a substance.
infection: The word 'infection' is a noun that refers to the invasion of the body by harmful organisms, which does not fit as it does not refer to a substance.
culture: The word 'culture' is a noun that refers to the cultivation of microorganisms, which does not fit as it does not refer to a substance.
collection: The word 'collection' is a noun that refers to a group of items gathered together, which does not fit as it does not refer to a substance.
Correct answer: infection
Explanation: The term 'infection' is a noun that refers to the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms. It fits contextually as it describes what the preparations were intended to destroy.
Meaning: 'Infection' refers to the process of being infected by harmful microorganisms.
Wrong options:
subtle: The word 'subtle' is an adjective that does not relate to a harmful condition and does not fit in this context.
matter: The word 'matter' refers to physical substance and does not fit as it does not describe a harmful condition.
established: The word 'established' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a harmful condition.
action: The word 'action' is a noun that refers to the process of doing something, which does not fit as it does not describe a harmful condition.
capable: The word 'capable' is an adjective that describes ability, which does not fit as it does not describe a harmful condition.
culture: The word 'culture' refers to the cultivation of microorganisms and does not fit as it does not describe a harmful condition.
collection: The word 'collection' refers to a group of items gathered together and does not fit as it does not describe a harmful condition.
Correct answer: capable
Explanation: The word 'capable' is an adjective that describes the ability of a microorganism to perform an action, in this case, destroying another species. It fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence.
Meaning: 'Capable' means having the ability or capacity to do something.
Wrong options:
subtle: The word 'subtle' is an adjective that describes something delicate or understated, which does not fit as it does not describe ability.
matter: The word 'matter' is a noun that refers to physical substance and does not fit as it does not describe ability.
established: The word 'established' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe ability.
action: The word 'action' is a noun that refers to the process of doing something, which does not fit as it does not describe ability.
infection: The word 'infection' is a noun that refers to a harmful condition and does not fit as it does not describe ability.
culture: The word 'culture' refers to the cultivation of microorganisms and does not fit as it does not describe ability.
collection: The word 'collection' refers to a group of items gathered together and does not fit as it does not describe ability.
Correct answer: established
Explanation: The word 'established' is a verb that indicates that something has been proven or recognized. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the recognition of the microorganism's ability to destroy another species.
Meaning: 'Established' means to have been proven or recognized as valid or true.
Wrong options:
subtle: The word 'subtle' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
matter: The word 'matter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
capable: The word 'capable' is an adjective that describes ability but does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
action: The word 'action' is a noun that refers to the process of doing something, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
infection: The word 'infection' is a noun that refers to a harmful condition and does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
culture: The word 'culture' refers to the cultivation of microorganisms and does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
collection: The word 'collection' refers to a group of items gathered together and does not fit as it does not convey the idea of recognition or proof.
Correct answer: therapeutic
Explanation: The word 'therapeutic' is an adjective that describes something related to healing or treatment. It fits contextually as it describes the intended use of the action noted by Pasteur.
Meaning: 'Therapeutic' refers to something that has healing properties or is used for treatment.
Wrong options:
subtle: The word 'subtle' is an adjective that describes something delicate or understated, which does not fit as it does not relate to healing.
matter: The word 'matter' is a noun that refers to physical substance and does not fit as it does not relate to healing.
established: The word 'established' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a use related to healing.
action: The word 'action' is a noun that refers to the process of doing something, which does not fit as it does not describe a use related to healing.
infection: The word 'infection' refers to a harmful condition and does not fit as it does not describe a use related to healing.
culture: The word 'culture' refers to the cultivation of microorganisms and does not fit as it does not describe a use related to healing.
collection: The word 'collection' refers to a group of items gathered together and does not fit as it does not describe a use related to healing.

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