Question

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,

Answer 1

Scientist may have not accepted his theory if they were skeptical and not open-minded.

Answer 2

I think you forgot to give the options along with the question. I am answering the question based on my research and knowledge. Had scientists been skeptical but not open-minded about the idea, it would not have become scientific consensus. I hope that this is the answer that has come to your help.