Which statement best describes the explanatory powers of hypotheses and theories?

The choices can be found elsewhere and as follows:

a. A hypothesis does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
b. A theory does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
c. The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.
d. The explanation given by a hypothesis is well tested and supported by many observations and theories.

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. A hypothesis does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

The answer is water molecules are split.cellular respiration and photosynthesis are complement  reactions to each other. these are reverse reactions. in cellular respiration glucose and oxygen yield water and carbon dioxide. so, when respiration begins,  glucose molecules are split. in the opposite reaction - in photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water yield glucose and oxygen. thus,  when respiration begins, water molecules are split.