Germ Theory

Multiple Choice

What is the germ theory and how does it relate to our understanding of disease transmission?

• It explains that diseases are caused by microorganisms.

• It emphasizes the importance of sanitation and hygiene.

• It is a theory that has no scientific basis.

• It was developed in the 21st century.

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is an agent that causes disease – either a microorganism (bacteria, protist, fungi or parasite), virus

Multiple Choice

Although controversial at first, the germ theory of disease proposed that microorganisms were the cause of many diseases.  Which of these was a result of the general acceptance that microorganisms cause disease?

• The development and use of anibiotics
• The belief in spontaneous generation
• The link between viruses and RNA
• The proof of a supernatural cause for illness.

Multiple Choice

At one point in time, many people thought disease was caused by fate or by incorrect behavior. Following the invention of the microscope, bacteria were discovered. After this, a new theory of what causes disease arose that was known as the germ theory.  Why was the original theory modified? 

• It quickly became obvious that germs cause disease.
• The person who invented the microscope became ill.
• New evidence prompted revision to the original ideas.
• The proponents of the germ theory had political power.

Multiple Choice

The germ theory of disease states that infectious diseases are caused by -

• Microorganisms

• Toxins

• Chemicals

• Karma

Multiple Choice

At one point in time, many people thought disease was caused by fate or by incorrect behavior. Following the invention of the microscope, bacteria were discovered. After this, a new theory of what causes disease arose that was known as the germ theory.  Why was the original theory modified? 

• It quickly became obvious that germs cause disease.

• The person who invented the microscope became ill.

• New evidence prompted revision to the original ideas.

• The proponents of the germ theory had political power.

Multiple Choice

Although controversial at first, the germ theory of disease proposed that microorganisms were the cause of many diseases.  Which of these was a result of the general acceptance that microorganisms cause disease?

• The development and use of anibiotics

• The belief in spontaneous generation

• The link between viruses and RNA

• The proof of a supernatural cause for illness.

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