Which phrase defines a law? a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question that is based on prior knowledge or research and is testable a statement of fact that is generally accepted to be true and universal because it has always been observed to be true. a hypothesis or group of related hypotheses that can be accepted as true based on repeated experimentation with similar results

Correct B). A statement of fact that is generally accepted to be true and universal because it has always been observed to be true.

A scientific law may be defined as the something that appears to be true and is universally applicable. Scientific laws do not explain why the observed events happen, but it only states that the event occurs in the same way over and over.

Example of scientific law is a law of gravity. Gravity is always there and it always works in the same manner.

Other examples include newton's law of motion, which states how the things move.

D. the offspring will have different traits from the parents

Selective breeding or artificial breeding is a process that involves the breeding between two selected parents (plants or animals) exhibiting desired features useful for human population. The offspring produce obtains the useful traits of both parents. The relevant outcomes of selective breeding may include drought tolerant, improved quality and bacteria and fungi resistant crops.

On the basis of the above description, D. the offspring will have different traits from the parent is not possible with the selective breeding a crop species. As, the offspring exhibit traits of both of the parents.