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Who were the brothers who experimented with lenses in a tube?
Who were the brothers who experimented with lenses in a tube?
Zacharias and Hans Janssen
The Janssen brothers were the first to use lenses in a tube to observe objects.
The Janssen brothers were the first to use lenses in a tube to observe objects.
False
What type of microscope did the Janssen brothers invent?
What type of microscope did the Janssen brothers invent?
compound microscope
What are some examples of organisms that can be seen with a microscope?
What are some examples of organisms that can be seen with a microscope?
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Janssen Brothers and the Microscope
- The Janssen brothers experimented with lenses, creating a tube with lenses on both ends to observe objects.
- Their significant discovery was the compound microscope, using two or more lenses.
Microscopic Observations
- Plant cells and animal cells can be observed with a microscope.
- Microorganisms are also visible through the microscope.
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Explore the groundbreaking work of the Janssen brothers in the invention of the compound microscope. This quiz delves into their experiments with lenses and the observations of plant and animal cells, as well as microorganisms. Test your knowledge on the pivotal advancements in microscopy.
