How did the invention of the microscope change our understanding of microbiology?

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Eric Brennan

4 December, 13:50

How did the invention of the microscope change our understanding of microbiology?

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Harry Horton · Answer 1

Microscopes allowed scientists to observe Prokaryotic cells which make up Bacteria and Archaea. These cells are small and contain no membrane - bound organelles. It allowed them to observe Eukaryotic cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles that perform different life functions.

Joey Mckay · Answer 2

Microscopes allowed scientists to observe Prokaryotic cells which make up Bacteria and Archaea. These cells are small and contain no membrane - bound organelles. It allowed them to observe Eukaryotic cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles that perform different life functions.