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Microscopy Inventions Quiz

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Who is credited with the invention of the compound microscope in 1664?

Robert Hooke (correct)

Louis Pasteur

Joseph Lister

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

What was one of the limitations of Anton van Leeuwenhoek's microscope compared to modern standards?

It was too bulky for practical use.

It lacked the ability to illuminate samples.

It was unable to resolve images clearly beyond a certain magnification. (correct)

It could not magnify images at all.

Which items did Robert Hooke observe using his microscope?

Microorganisms in soil

Fleas, sponges, and bird feathers (correct)

Bacteria and viruses

Human blood cells

What is one key characteristic of Anton van Leeuwenhoek's microscope?

<p>It could magnify samples greater than 200-fold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the microscopes invented by Hooke and van Leeuwenhoek?

<p>Both inventors operated under similar scientific principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Microscopy Inventions

Robert Hooke, in 1664, created a compound microscope.
He used this microscope to examine various specimens, including fleas, sponges, feathers, plants, and molds.

Leeuwenhoek's Microscope

Anton van Leeuwenhoek designed a microscope.
Although considered rudimentary compared to modern microscopes, it could magnify samples over 200 times.

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Test your knowledge on the pivotal inventions in microscopy, focusing on Robert Hooke's compound microscope and Anton van Leeuwenhoek's advancements. Discover how these inventions have shaped our understanding of microscopic life and materials from the 17th century. Suitable for anyone interested in the history of science and technology.