Biology
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Question
Who coined the term Animalcules for microorganisms like Bacteria and protozoa ______________?
A
Robert Koch
B
Louis Pasteur
C
Alexander Fleming
D
Leeuwenhoek
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A
Robert Koch
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B
Louis Pasteur
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C
Alexander Fleming
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D
Leeuwenhoek
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Explanation
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek coined the term 'animalcules' to describe the tiny microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, that he observed using his handcrafted microscopes.