Name the scientist who reported the discovery of microorganisms.

Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek

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Robert Hooke

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Carl Linnaeus

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Zacharias Janssen

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Solution

The correct option is B Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
The greatest contribution came from Antonie van Leeuwenhoek who discovered red blood cells and spermatozoa and helped to popularize microscopy as a technique. On 9 October 1676, Van Leeuwenhoek reported the discovery of micro-organisms.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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