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 directly led to the understanding of cell structure and microorganisms, but not necessarily to the creation of evolutionary trees. Evolutionary trees rely on genetic and molecular data, which were not accessible until after the development of modern molecular biology techniques.

Basic Science Discoveries Often Lead to the Development of Technology