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Which statement is an example of a scientific theory?

A.
All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, which came from pre-existing cells.
B.
Hummingbirds do not like the color white because they visit other colored flowers more often.
C.
The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and has one moon, which orbits the Earth.
D.
The amount that caffeine affects a person's heart rate differs based on the person's age.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

A is always true while the others are sometimes true, C is true in our galaxy, but not others. B is opinionated, different humming birds may like different colors. D is not considering other variables that could effect that situation, such as weight, height, blood pressure, etc. Therefore, A is correct.

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Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

a theory is similar to a hypothesis except has backed up evidence already

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