Question

select the correct answer. what was antoni van leeuwenhoeks contribution in the development of cell theory? a. he built the first compound microscope. b. he was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond water. c. he concluded that cells exist in liquids. d. he stated that all living things are made of cells.

Explanation:

Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond - water using a simple microscope he made. He did not build the first compound microscope. The statement that all living things are made of cells was part of cell theory developed by others. And the conclusion that cells exist in liquids was not his main contribution.

Answer:

C. He was the first to observe live cells in a sample of pond water.