Louis Pasteur is credited with developing the germ theory of disease, but many scientists had proposed the idea before Pasteur did. Which statement explains why the scientific community accepted the theory when Pasteur proposed it but did not previously accept it?
A. Pasteur controlled many unrelated variables.
B. Pasteur gained the approval of the government.
C. Pasteur provided evidence to support the theory
D. Pasteur used publicity to tell people about his theory

C. Pasteur provided evidence to support the theory

Explanation:

"Louis Pasteur" was a French biologist who made a remarkable contribution when it comes to the prevention of diseases and identifying their causes. He was also credited with developing the "germ theory of disease," a scientific theory stating that germs can lead to illnesses. There were many scientists who actually proposed the theory long before Pasteur did, such as Ibn Sina, Girolamo Fracastoro and Marcus von Plenciz.

In contrast to the scientists before, Louis Pasteur provided evidence to support the theory. This was through the process of "pasteurization." The process showed how bacterial contamination can be stopped and what causes the spoilage of liquid in the experiment. These were the vital evidences that supported the germ theory of diseases.

So, this explains the answer.