Clara wrote the following hypothesis for an experiment about acidophilic bacteria.Bacteria cells will stop dividing in a basic (alkaline) environment because of the high pH.Which statement is the best way to restate the hypothesis so that it is more specific?

A more specific hypothesis states the exact condition and outcome being tested. Choice C says that if the acidophilic bacteria’s environment becomes alkaline, the bacteria will stop dividing, directly restating the predicted effect of high pH. Choice B is less specific because “affected” does not say what will happen to cell division.

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