Biology

The correct answer is: A.hypothesis.

Here’s why:

The statement "IF Plant A receives fertilizer, THEN it will grow larger than Plant B" is a classic example of a hypothesis. It is a testable prediction about the relationship between two variables: the presence of fertilizer (independent variable) and the growth of the plants (dependent variable). The statement suggests an expected outcome (larger growth for Plant A with fertilizer) that can be tested through experimentation.

Let’s briefly review the other options:

B.Experiment: An experiment is the process or method of testing a hypothesis, usually involving controlled conditions and manipulation of variables. The statement is not an experiment; it’s the prediction being tested.