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Which discovery in the 1800s lead to the development of germ theory

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Discovery of vaccine for smallpox, viruses and actual organisms that cause many diseases lead to the development of Germ Theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Theory was the 'predominant theory' of 'disease transmission' before germ theory but it is no longer accepted as a 'scientific theory' of diseases.
  • 'Formal and reliable experiments' on germs and diseases relationship were 'conducted by Louis Pasteur'.
  • He showed that growth of microorganisms was not a spontaneous generation and his pasteurization experiment provided key pieces of evidence that supported germ theory.
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