Louis pasteur developed the germ theory of disease, which states that many diseases are caused by microorganisms. had scientists been skeptical but not open-minded about the idea,

it would not have been published in journals.
it would have been accepted without evidence.
it would not have become scientific consensus.
it would have been reproduced by other scientists.

4. if a cell is placed inside a solution that has a higher concentration of solute than on the inside of the cell, what can be said about the movement of water? a. water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrivel. b. water will move in and out of the cell at the same rate. c. water will move out of the cell, causing it to swell. d. water will move into the cell, causing it to swell.