Multiple choice What is germ theory? It states that a disease-causing microorganism should be present in animals infected by the disease and not in healthy animals. It states that a disease-causing microorganism should be present in healthy animals and not in infected animals. It states that a disease-causing microorganism should be destroyed. It states that a disease-causing microorganism cannot be destroyed. Both 2 and 4 are correct. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Germ theory states that a disease-causing microorganism should be present in animals infected by the disease and not in healthy animals.