prior to the 1600s it was believed that all living things were either plants or animals. which of these inventions led to the development of a more detailed classification system?
a) microscope
b) electricity
eliminate
c) printing press
d) chemical battery

The correct option is A) microscope

Explanation:

A microscope can be defined as an instrument which enables the naked eye to see objects which cannot be seen otherwise. The advancements in microscopy have enabled humans to have a look at the tiniest of organisms. Before microscope, only those organisms which were visible to the naked eye were considered to be living things. But the discovery of microscope showed humans that there are tiny organisms present on Earth which are living but they cannot be seen with the naked eye.