Basic science discoveries often lead to the development of technology, and the development of technology often leads to new scientific discoveries. Which of the following is not an accurate pairing of a technology and a discovery?

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The invention of the microscope led to the discovery and study of microorganisms, cells, and other small structures, but it did not directly lead to the creation of evolutionary trees. Evolutionary trees were developed through the analysis of multiple lines of evidence, including comparative anatomy, genetics, and fossil records.

Basic Science Discoveries Often Lead to the Development of Technology