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

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

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Robert Hooke

Invented a compound microscope that allowed him to observe tiny organisms like fleas, sponges, and plants.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Developed a microscope, simple in design, yet powerful enough to magnify objects 200 times, revealing a hidden world of microorganisms.

Microscope

A tool that uses lenses to magnify small objects, allowing us to see things invisible to the naked eye.

Compound Microscope

A microscope that uses multiple lenses to magnify the image.

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Microbiology

The study of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

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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.