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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question
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Which of the following describes Antony Van Leeuwenhoek's key contribution to microbiology?
Options
A He was the first to publish detailed and accurate observations of microorganisms, which he called 'animalcules'.
Correct Answer
B He developed the first method for staining bacteria to observe them under a microscope.
C He proposed the Germ Theory of Disease as the cause of human illnesses.
D He invented the compound microscope with multiple lenses.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Antony Van Leeuwenhoek, an amateur Microscopist, was the first person to publish detailed and accurate observations of microorganisms, which he observed from his teeth scrap and rainwater, calling them 'animalcules'. He is also regarded as the Father of 'Bacteriology' and 'Protozoology'.

Hint

Think about who first saw and described microscopic life in detail.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introductory Microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 165 of 984
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