Which of the Following Is NOT a Scientific Theory

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a scientific theory?

• A) Cells come from pre-existing cells.
• B) Objects are attracted to one another by gravity.
• C) A hypothesis supported by results from an experiment with 3,000 subjects.
• D) All life forms are related to each other through common ancestry.
• E) The universe was created from a large cosmic explosion.

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