Which statement best describes a scientific theory?(1 point)

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Mark predicted that the baseball would drop downward even if dropped while he was upside down.
Mark predicted that the baseball would drop downward even if dropped while he was upside down.
Jose explained that all planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical path.
Jose explained that all planets orbit around the sun in an elliptical path.
Ada predicted the distance a soccer ball traveled when kicked at a certain angle.
Ada predicted the distance a soccer ball traveled when kicked at a certain angle.
Eva explained that two brown-haired parents had a child with red hair due to dominant and recessive genes.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes a scientific theory is:

Eva explained that two brown-haired parents had a child with red hair due to dominant and recessive genes.

This statement describes a scientific theory because it provides an explanation based on genetic principles (dominant and recessive traits) that can be tested and supported by evidence.