Multiple independent experiments have demonstrated that phytochrome helps trigger seasonal change responses in plants such as changing color and loosening of leaves. Plants have the ability to respond to seasonal changes in their surroundings. This statement is an example of

A. inductive reasoning.
B. deductive reasoning.
C. a theory.
D. a hypothesis.
E. an experiment.


Answer: C

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