develop a theory about the plant compare the plant to other plants observe the plant with a microscope determine the best growing conditions for the plant
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: A scientist finds a plant and states that it is a new species. Which is the best way to verify that it is a new species?
Possibilities:
- develop a theory about the plant
- compare the plant to other plants
- observe the plant with a microscope
- determine the best growing conditions for the plant

compare the plant to other plants