Question

question 8 of 10
scientific research in the 1800s revealed that the rate of
infection in surgery patients drastically decreased when
antiseptics were used to clean wounds before procedures.
which statement best describes the impact of this scientific research?

a. it had a positive impact on the environment because it prevented
bacterial growth.

b. it benefited society because it improved humans understanding
of how infections spread.

c. it harmed the environment because it led to new agricultural
practices.

d. it had a negative impact on both society and the environment.

Explanation:

• Option A: The research is about surgery patients, not environmental bacterial growth prevention, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Using antiseptics to reduce infection rates in surgery improved society's understanding of infection spread (since it showed how cleaning wounds with antiseptics helps), so this is correct.
• Option C: The research is related to surgery, not agricultural practices, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The research had a positive impact on society (improving surgical outcomes), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It benefited society because it improved humans’ understanding of how infections spread.