Which of the following historical microbiologists is incorrectly paired with his contribution to the science?
A. Louis Pasteur: demonstrated that anthrax was caused by a bacterium
B. Francesco Redi: tested spontaneous generation with meat exposed to the air or covered with cloth
C. Joseph Lister: promoted disinfecting hands and air prior to surgery
D. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: made and used quality magnifying lenses to observe and record microorganisms
Answer: A
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