Question

Who is the father of microscopic anatomy?
A. Bichat
B. Reyush
C. Malpighi
D. Hartwig

Answer 1

Hint: Anatomy is the branch of biology that deals with the study of the structure of the body. Microscopic anatomy is a branch of anatomy that relies on the use of microscopes to examine the tissues, cells, and molecules in the body.

Complete Answer:
Let us analyze each option one-by-one
Option A: Xavier Bichat is known as the Father of Modern Histology. He distinguished 21 types of elementary tissues from which the organs of the human body are composed without the use of a microscope. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Option B: Reyush is a random name mentioned in the question with no known accomplishment associated with it. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Option C: Marcello Malpighi is known as the Father of Microscopic Anatomy. He used the microscope, soon after its invention, to study, discover and accurately describe various biological, especially anatomical structures. After Malpighi’s research, microscopic anatomy became a prerequisite for advances in the fields of physiology, embryology, and practical medicine. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option D: John F. Hartwig is known for helping develop the Buchwald-Hartwig animation which is a chemical reaction used in organic chemistry for the synthesis of Carbon-Nitrogen (C-N) bonds via the palladium catalysed cross-coupling of amines with aryl halides. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Thus, the correct option is C) Malpighi.

Note: Often discoveries and innovations are the work of multiple people, resulting from continual improvements over time; however, certain individuals are remembered for making significant contributions to the birth or development of a field or technology. Therefore, they are known as the father, mother or founder of that particular field.