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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question

Question

Who was the first person to publish detailed and accurate observations of microorganisms, often regarded as the 'Father of Bacteriology and Protozoology'?
Options
A Robert Hooke
B Louis Pasteur
C Antony Van Leeuwenhoek
Correct Answer
D John Needham
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document identifies 'Antony Van Leeuwenhoek an amateur Microscopist from Delft in Netherlands' as 'the first person to publish detailed and accurate observations of microorganisms' and 'He is regarded as the Father of 'Bacteriology' and 'Protozoology''.

Hint

Think about the inventor of the simple microscope and his pioneering work.

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