Question

Anton van Leeuwenhoek was from
a. France
b. Holland
c. Sweden
d. Britain

Answer 1

The name of the father of microbiology is Anton Van Leeuwenhoek. He was born on 24 October 1632. He was the first microscopist and microbiologist that told about so much related to science. The discovery of blood cells and microscopic nematodes was done by Leeuwenhoek.

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Option B:
The businessman and scientist who belonged to Holland were Anton Van Leeuwenhoek. The single-celled organisms named as protozoa was discovered by Leeuwenhoek. He changes the name of protozoa and replaces it with animalcules. In the discovery of the microscope, the main contribution was Leeuwenhoek. He exposes the microscopic life of microorganisms to the world and revolutionized biological science.

Option A:
The biologist, microbiologist, and chemist who belonged to French were Louis Pasteur. He was born on 27 December 1822. He introduced the process of pasteurization in which he kills the microbes and spoilage of beer, milk, and other goods. He developed some practices which are still used today for disease prevention in silkworm eggs.

Option C:
Carl Linnaeus was a scientist who belongs to Sweden. He was born on 23 May 1707. The father of modern taxonomy is named Carl Linnaeus. The binomial nomenclature of the taxonomic system is based on the principle discovered by Carl Linnaeus.

Option D:
The British botanist who belongs to Britain was Joseph Dalton Hooker. The Flora of British India was published by Dalton Hooker. He forms so many popular ornamentals by transforming those from British gardens.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: There is a different scientist who belongs to different countries and discovered some of the major things in science. The scientist gives a lot of scientific discovery for the world either related to plants, animals, microorganisms, or humans. The microorganism's study was done by Leeuwenhoek and his discoveries are accepted in today’s time as well.