Which major scientific equipment company was formed when German chemical giant Merck acquired Millipore Corporation in 2010, creating a new entity focused on life science tools?

The scientific equipment industry has transformed over decades through mergers, acquisitions, and rebranding. Major laboratory suppliers we know today often have fascinating corporate histories that reflect broader trends in scientific research and development. Test your knowledge about how these scientific equipment powerhouses evolved into the brands researchers rely on today.

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MilliporeSigma (now operating as the Life Science business of Merck KGaA)
Thermo Fisher Scientific (formed through the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific)
Agilent Technologies (spun off from Hewlett-Packard's analytical instrument division)
Corning Life Sciences (created when Corning acquired Becton Dickinson's labware division)