-Examine the differences between the plant on the left and the plant on the right.Which of the following represents a scientifically acceptable hypothesis about these plants?
A)The plant on the left is taller and is has a much bushier root mass than the plant on the right.
B)The plant on the left is 39.01mm taller and has 89.2% more needles than the plant on the right.
C)Both plants were placed in the same greenhouse and received the same amount of sunlight and water.
D)The plant on the left is taller and has more roots and needles because it has a root-fungus symbiosis missing on the plant on the right.

Question

-Examine the differences between the plant on the left and the plant on the right.Which of the following represents a scientifically acceptable hypothesis about these plants?
A)The plant on the left is taller and is has a much bushier root mass than the plant on the right. 
B)The plant on the left is 39.01mm taller and has 89.2% more needles than the plant on the right. 
C)Both plants were placed in the same greenhouse and received the same amount of sunlight and water. 
D)The plant on the left is taller and has more roots and needles because it has a root-fungus symbiosis missing on the plant on the right.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation. Option D suggests a specific, testable cause (root-fungus symbiosis) for the observed differences, making it a scientifically acceptable hypothesis.

-Examine the Differences Between the Plant on the Left and the Plant