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 harmed the environment because it led to new agricultural
practices.
B. It had a negative impact on both society and the environment.
C. It benefited society because it improved humans' understanding of
how infections spread.
D. It had a positive impact on the environment because it prevented
bacterial growth.
