Question

joseph lister is associated with which major technological breakthrough?
antiseptics
vaccination
pasteurization
cotton gin

Explanation:

Joseph Lister was a pioneer in antiseptic surgery. He introduced the use of carbolic acid (phenol) as an antiseptic to prevent infection in surgical wounds. This was a major breakthrough in reducing post - operative infections and mortality.
Vaccination is mainly associated with Edward Jenner (smallpox vaccine) and Louis Pasteur (rabies vaccine etc.). Pasteurization is named after Louis Pasteur. The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney.

Answer:

Antiseptics