Question

in the 1600s, which scientist discovered microbes in pond water by using a microscope?
○ theodor schwann
○ robert hooke
○ anton van leeuwenhoek
○ matthias schleiden

Explanation:

Theodor Schwann contributed to cell theory (animal cells). Robert Hooke observed cork cells. Matthias Schleiden studied plant cells. Anton van Leeuwenhoek, in the 1600s, used a microscope to discover microbes in pond water.

Answer:

C. Anton van Leeuwenhoek