Unicellular microscopic organisms were first studied by _____________.

Robert Hooke

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Priestley

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Pasteur

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Leeuwenhoek

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Solution

The correct option is D Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch naturalist was the first to observe and describe various unicellular microorganisms like bacteria, protozoa etc. along with animal cells like RBCs, muscles fibres, through a specialized lens designed by him.
So, the correct answer is 'Leeuwenhoek'

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