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is known as the 'Father of microbiology'.

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Matthias Schleidan
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Anton Leeuwenhoek
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The correct option is B Anton Leeuwenhoek
Anton van Leeuwenhoek is known as the "Father of microbiology". This is because he performed pioneering work on microscopy and observed minute living cells like bacteria and sperm using his microscope.

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