Who Played the Most Influential Role in Discovering Protists

Question

Who played the most influential role in discovering protists?
A) Rudolf Virchow
B) Anton van Leeuwenhoek
C) Theodor Schwann
D) Matthias Schleiden

Accepted Answer

Anton van Leeuwenhoek is credited with the discovery of protists in the 17th century, thanks to his pioneering work in microscopy which allowed him to observe these microorganisms for the first time.