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Question
was the first to view living organism using a microscope: a. Hooke b. Leewen hoek c. Virchow d. Schwann
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Anton van Leeuwenhoek is known as the 'Father of Microbiology' for being the first to observe and describe living organisms (like bacteria and protozoa) using his improved single-lens microscopes. Hooke had observed non-living cork cells.
Hint
This scientist used simple microscopes to observe 'animalcules' in pond water.