Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Some people consider Leeuwenhoek the “Father of Microbiology.” Explain why this moniker makes sense

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Why some people consider Leeuwenhoek as the “Father of Microbiology”.

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek revealed the first unicellular organism, which are termed as “protozoa”. Leeuwenhoek established the microscope and set the foundation for the field of microbiology. He is the first person to study about sperm cells, blood circulation in capillaries, muscle fibers, and bacteria.

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek improved the world of science forever by creating his simple microscope. He learned to create a magnifying glass lens (convex) of his own. The lens had a screw (handling the specimen) and a sample holder. His passion in life was to observe everything through his simple microscope. Furthermore, he created a new microscope for individual samples. One day, he observed water droplets with oval, round shapes, some green streaks, spirally-shaped structures, and some locomotor animalcules – the unknown world of microbes.

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The presence of bacteria was first described by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. His invention of microscopes aided in the discovery of many new microorganisms. Hence, he is recognized as the “Father of Microbiology”.

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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)

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