Question

A student hypothesized that the green color of plant leaves is related to exposure to sunlight and tested this hypothesis by placing a dark green plant in a dark closet. Three days later, the student discovered that the plant was a much lighter shade of green. Which statement is most likely the conclusion the student reached?

The hypothesis was not supported because the plant became a darker shade of green after not receiving any sunlight for three days.

The plant color was lighter after three days because it was kept in a dark closet.

The hypothesis was supported because the plant became a lighter shade of green after not receiving any sunlight for three days.

The plant color was darker after three days because it was kept in a dark closet.

Answer 1

The hypothesis was supported because the plant became a lighter shade of green after not receiving any sunlight for three days.

This result shows leaf color changed with sunlight exposure, supporting the student's hypothesis.