Exploring the World of Microscopes

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Who discovered the combination of two lenses for better visualization and magnification?

  • Hans Janssen
  • Zacharias Janssen
  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
  • Hans and Zacharias Janssen (correct)

Who observed structures in cork that appear as tiny compartments similar to small rooms?

  • Zacharias Janssen
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
  • Hans Janssen

Who coined the word 'cell' to describe chamber-like structures?

  • Hans Janssen
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Zacharias Janssen
  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

Who thought that only plants and fungi were made up of cells?

<p>Robert Hooke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to observe the structure of red blood cells and sperm cells under a microscope?

<p>Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which father-son duo discovered the combination of two lenses for better visualization and magnification of objects?

<p>Hans and Zacharias Janssen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to observe tiny living organisms under a microscope and name them as animalcules?

<p>Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'cell' to describe the chamber-like structures observed in cork?

<p>Robert Hooke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who thought that only plants and fungi were made up of cells?

<p>Robert Hooke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to observe the structure of red blood cells and sperm cells under a microscope?

<p>Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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