Who is credited with the invention of the first compound microscope in the late 16th century? Anton van Leeuwenhoek Robert Hooke Galileo Galilei Johannes Kepler None What term did Anton van Leeuwenhoek use to describe the microorganisms he observed through his microscope? Cells Germs Microbes Animalcules None Which scientist is known for his detailed observations of microorganisms, including bacteria, using a simple microscope? Louis Pasteur Robert Koch Anton van Leeuwenhoek Joseph Lister None What significant contribution did Louis Pasteur make to the understanding of microorganisms in the 19th century? Discovery of penicillin Germ theory of disease Invention of the electron microscope Identification of DNA structure None Which part of the microscope is responsible for magnifying the image and is found in both light and electron microscopes? Eyepiece Objective lens Stage Condenser None Time's up