Question

Who is the father of microscopy and microbiology?

• A. Theophrastus
• B. Janssen
• C. Leeuwenhoek
• D. Hooker

Answer 1

The correct option is C Leeuwenhoek

a) Theophrastus is known as the father of Botany for his different works in plants.

b) Zacharias Janssen was involved in the invention of the first optical telescope.

c) Leeuwenhoek is known as the father of microscopy and microbiology as he has a great contribution to the establishment of the field microbiology.

d) Hooker is the founder of Geographical Botany.

So the correct answer to the question is 'Leeuwenhoek'.