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Which of the following microbiologist termed bacteria as animalcules?

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Koch
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Leeuwenhoek
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Pasteur
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek using his self-made microscope first observed and described microorganisms specifically bacteria as animalcules (animalculum in Latin means tiny animals). He reported this observation using the saliva sample from his own mouth where he saw the bacterial cells swimming. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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