What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's contribution in the development of cell theory? A. He built the first compound microscope. B. He was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond water. C. He concluded that cells exist in liquids. D. He stated that all living things are made of cells.

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Shiloh Joseph

Biology

8 December, 23:54

What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's contribution in the development of cell theory? A. He built the first compound microscope. B. He was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond water. C. He concluded that cells exist in liquids. D. He stated that all living things are made of cells.

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Hadassah Leblanc · Answer 1

B. He was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond water

Teagan Carey · Answer 2

Anton van Leeuwenhoek is commonly known as the Father of Microbiology.

He was the first man to witness a live cell under a microscope or we can say, he discovered protozoa (the single-celled organism) and he named them animalcules.

So, option B is the correct answer.

B. He was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond water.