Which statement is true? (1 point)

Question

There was a consensus among scientists that germs caused diseases before the 19th century.
There was a consensus among scientists that germs caused diseases by the 19th century.

Answer 1

The true statement is: "There was a consensus among scientists that germs caused diseases by the 19th century."

The germ theory of disease gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly through the work of scientists like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch, leading to a broader acceptance of the idea that microorganisms were the cause of many diseases. Prior to that, many different theories, including miasma or "bad air," were prevalent, and there wasn't a consensus specifically about germs causing diseases.

Answer 2

Which statement is true?

There was a consensus among scientists that germs caused diseases before the 19th century.
There was a consensus among scientists that germs caused diseases by the 19th century.

Answer 3

The true statement is: "There was a consensus among scientists that germs caused diseases by the 19th century."

By the end of the 19th century, the germ theory of disease had gained widespread acceptance among scientists and physicians, thanks to the contributions of figures like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch. Prior to the 19th century, various theories about the causes of disease existed, including miasma theory, and there was no consensus regarding germs specifically as the cause.

Answer 4

One scientist has evidence that an animal adaptation is the result of human interaction, and a different scientist has evidence that the animal adaptation is a result of predators. Which phrase best describes this situation? (1 point)
scientific observation
scientific inference
scientific controversy
scientific collaboration

Answer 5

The phrase that best describes this situation is scientific controversy.

This is because there are two scientists with differing interpretations or evidence regarding the cause of the animal adaptation, leading to a disagreement within the scientific community.