Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, who first discovered bacteria belonged to which country?

France

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Swedan

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Holland

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United Kingdom

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Solution

The correct option is C Holland
Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch tradesman and scientist. He is commonly known as "the Father of Microbiology", and considered to be the first microbiologist. He is best known for his work on the improvement of the microscope and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology.

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