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Germ Theory Development

Part of Germ Theory — GCSE History

This diagram covers Germ Theory Development within Germ Theory for GCSE History. Revise Germ Theory in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 16 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 2 of 16

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📊 Germ Theory Development

Germ Theory development diagram

THE biggest turning point in medical history — Pasteur proved germs cause disease

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Setting the ScenePasteur's Germ Theory (1861)Koch: Identifying Specific GermsWhy Was Germ Theory Revolutionary?

Practice Questions for Germ Theory

In which year did Louis Pasteur publish his Germ Theory?

  • A. 1847
  • B. 1861
  • C. 1876
  • D. 1882
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What did Pasteur's swan-neck flask experiment disprove?

  • A. Germ theory
  • B. Miasma theory
  • C. The four humours
  • D. Spontaneous generation
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When did Pasteur publish Germ Theory?
1861
What is Germ Theory?
The theory that specific microorganisms (germs/bacteria) cause specific diseases — published by Pasteur in 1861

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