What were Leeuwenhoek's contribution to microbiology? Group of answer choices Won the Nobel prize for the discovery of penicillin. Is credited with the discovery of microorganisms; first to observe microbes. Disproved the theory of spontaneous generation. First scientist to observe and describe viruses. Is credited with the discovery of microorganisms and the invention of the electron microscope.
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek was responsible for all except: Developed the microscope lens to see greater magnification. Discovered cells. First to observe bacteria and protozoa. Observed and described red blood cells.
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Match the following microscopists with their contributions to the life sciences. Marcello Malpighi Jan Swammerdam Nehemiah Grew Robert Hooke Antoni van Leeuwenhoek A. Studies the vascular system of plants; first to suggest that flower contained sexual organs - pistil was the female part B. Willingly let lice and other insects bit him to study mouth parts; focused on natural history and anatomy of insects C. Interested in finding novel things; described different microorganisms, insects, textile fibers etc.; created his own microscopes D. Demonstrated lungs were composed of membranous vesicles filled with air; studied capillaries E. First coined the term "cell"; wrote Micrographia
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Which scientist(s) is/are given credit for making the first recorded observations of microorganisms, such as bacteria and protists, with their microscope?
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