Question

In the 1600s, which scientist discovered microbes in pond water by using a microscope

Answer 1

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Answer 2

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, who designed and built the first microscope, also discovered microbes such as protozoa and bacteria from a drop of pond water. He also viewed bacteria taken from his teeth scrapings. He was also the first to discovered blood cells and human sperm cells.