Which of the following was unknown or not influenced by the scientific method of the Renaissance?

Question

Choose the best answer from the options below:
A The laws of gravity
B The germ theory about disease
C The human anatomy
D Calculus

Answer 1

The best answer is B The germ theory about disease.

The germ theory was developed in the 19th century, well after the Renaissance. The other options (A, C, and D) either emerged during or were heavily influenced by the scientific developments of the Renaissance period.