NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -To scientists, a theory is a coherent explanation for a large number of facts and observations about the natural world. A theory is: Internally consistent and compatible with the evidence. Firmly grounded in and based upon evidence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The explanation of an observation is called a hypothesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hypothesis is usually a prediction based on some observation or evidence. Hypotheses must be testable, and once tested, they can be supported by evidence.

Detailed explanation-4: -A scientific theory is a hypothesis that has been extensively tested, evaluated by the scientific community, and is strongly supported. Theories often describe a large set of observations, and provide a cohesive explanation for those observations. An individual cannot come up with a theory.