Which scientist was the first to observe red blood cells in humans and other animals?

Robert Brown

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Van Leeuwenhoek

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Johannes Miller

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Rudolf Virchow

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Solution

The correct option is D Van Leeuwenhoek
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) described cells in a drop of pond water using his microscope. By using a microscope he observes and describes red blood cells in humans and other animals, as well as sperm cells. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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