Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws

Question 9 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Pearson

Which hypothesis most likely inspired Leeuwenhoek’s experimentation with new technology?

Answer

If the amount of magnification is correct, then an individual germ can be seen, because individual germs exist but are too small for human eyes.

If the amount of magnification is correct, then wounds can be kept clean of germs, because wounds are often infected during surgery.

If the correct medicine is used, then a certain disease can be cured, because different diseases are caused by different germs.

If the correct medicine is used, then germs can be grown until they are large enough to see, because most germs are too small to see in nature.

Explanation

Leeuwenhoek experimented with lenses and microscopes to magnify things too small to see with the naked eye. The hypothesis in choice A connects that technology to the idea that individual germs exist and can be seen with enough magnification. The other choices focus on treating disease or preventing infection, rather than using new technology to observe tiny organisms.

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