Question

question 7 of 10
what was proven by the work of louis pasteur during the industrial revolution?
a. that the fertility rate was higher than the mortality rate
b. that potato crops often fail
c. that children are unsuitable for factory jobs
d. that germs cause disease

Explanation:

Louis Pasteur was a scientist. His work focused on microbiology. The germ theory of disease, which states that germs (microorganisms) cause disease, was a significant contribution. Options A, B, and C are not related to Pasteur's scientific work. Option A is more about population statistics, B about agriculture (not Pasteur's main focus), and C about social - industrial issues (not Pasteur's scientific domain).

Answer:

D. That germs cause disease