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Who was the first individual to describe microbes in detail?
Who was the first individual to describe microbes in detail?
Which significant contribution to microbiology occurred in 1964?
Which significant contribution to microbiology occurred in 1964?
What was Ferdinand Julius Cohn primarily known for?
What was Ferdinand Julius Cohn primarily known for?
Which of the following individuals was a skilled lens maker and contributed to the study of microbes?
Which of the following individuals was a skilled lens maker and contributed to the study of microbes?
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What year is associated with Robert Hooke's significant contribution to microbiology?
What year is associated with Robert Hooke's significant contribution to microbiology?
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Study Notes
Early Microbiology Pioneers
- Robert Hooke first used a microscope to describe the fruiting structures of molds in 1664.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch tradesman and skilled lens maker, first described microbes in detail in 1673.
- Ferdinand Julius Cohn meticulously examined microbes, making detailed observations of eukaryotic microorganisms and bacteria.
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This quiz covers the foundational contributions of early microbiology pioneers such as Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, and Ferdinand Julius Cohn. Learn about their discoveries and the significance of their work in the development of microbiology as a scientific discipline.
