Which statement could be considered a scientific theory?
A)Beauty pageant contestants are becoming increasingly more beautiful.
B)Chemistry and physics are more exact sciences than biology.
C)Change occurs in the inherited traits of a population over generations.
D)The growth of a plant is faster in a growth chamber than in a greenhouse.
E)Eating grapefruit prevents weight gain

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The statement "Change occurs in the inherited traits of a population over generations" is a scientific theory because it is a well-tested and widely accepted explanation for a natural phenomenon that has been repeatedly observed and tested through scientific methods. The other statements are not scientific theories as they either lack empirical evidence or are subjective opinions.

Which Statement Could Be Considered a Scientific Theory