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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question

Question

Who is credited with the discovery of microorganisms in 1675, using a microscope of his own design?
Options
A Louis Pasteur
B Robert Koch
C Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Correct Answer
D Alexander Fleming
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 6, the second bullet point states: "...began with Anton van Leeuwenhoek's discovery of microorganisms in 1675, using a microscope of his own design."

Hint

Look for the historical context of microorganism discovery in the introduction.

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