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Question
The first drawing of microorganisms was published in...
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Robert Hooke published 'Micrographia' in 1665, which contained his detailed observations and drawings of various microscopic structures, including fungi and plant cells, and coined the term 'cell'. While Antony van Leeuwenhoek is more famously known for his detailed drawings of actual microorganisms ('animalcules') a few years later, Hooke's work was foundational and included 'microorganisms' in a broader sense.
Hint
Recall early pioneers of microscopy and their seminal publications.