Theories are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon; hypotheses typically address more specific issues

Many of the traits in an individual are heritable

Taxonomy

Positive feedback regulation

More similar in characteristics

Tests experimental and control groups in parallel

It is well studied, it is easy to propagate, and results are widely applicable

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms are made up of cells

Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theories have broad explanatory power

Maggots do not arise spontaneously but from eggs laid by adult files

An experiment includes at least two groups, one of which does not receive the experimental treatment

Nuclear membrane

One sibling has brown eyes, the other has green

All forms of life employ the same genetic code

Archean

An organism is part of a community

A community

Adaptive radiation