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The Ural Mountains run north-south through western Russia, forming the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia - they are not located in Africa. All other pairs are correctly matched: Rocky Mountains in North America, Andes in South America, and Alps in Europe.

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, which is widely recognized as the first antibiotic. Selman Waksman coined the term antibiotic but discovered streptomycin later. Abelardo Aguilar discovered erythromycin, and Beecham scientists developed amoxicillin, both after penicillin.

Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and is one of the oldest temples in the city, dating to the 11th century. Khajuraho is known for its group of monuments, Madurai for Meenakshi Temple, and Mount Abu for Dilwara Temples.

Mohiniattam is essentially a solo dance form from Kerala, traditionally performed by women as a graceful, feminine expression. Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Manipuri all have strong group performance traditions and theatrical elements.

SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. The term precisely describes the severe, sudden onset of respiratory symptoms that characterize the disease.

The Mariana Trench is located in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the western Pacific near the Mariana Islands. It is the deepest known point in Earth's oceans, reaching approximately 11 kilometers below sea level.

Francis Crick formulated the Central Dogma of Life, which describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein. This fundamental principle explains how genetic information is processed in living organisms.

James Watson and Francis Crick formulated the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, building on X-ray diffraction data from Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins. This discovery revolutionized our understanding of genetic information storage.

Azidothymidine (AZT) is the antiretroviral medication used for AIDS treatment. Retrovir is a brand name, and Azidothymidine Phosphate is not the standard drug name. Acyclovir treats herpes viruses, not HIV.

Robert Koch was the first to successfully grow microorganisms in pure culture using solid media, developing Koch's postulates. Robert Hooke observed microorganisms but did not grow them, Robert Brown discovered cell nuclei, and Robert Clive was a colonial administrator.