Sometimes new information results in minor changes to a theory. but sometimes new information results in a theory being discarded as incorrect. an example of an incorrect theory that was disproved by the discovery of new information is ptolemy’s theory of the solar system.
the original cell theory.
the germ theory.
plate tectonic theory.

The correct answer is option Ptolemy’s theory of the solar system.

Explanation:

Ptolemy is known for his geocentric model of the solar system which stated that earth is present at the center and all celestial bodies revolve around the earth.

This was disproved in 1543 when Copernicus published his heliocentric model of the solar system which argued that instead of earth, the sun is present at the center of the earth and all celestial bodies revolve around it which is even is considered as the correct model

Thus, option Ptolemy’s theory of the solar system is the correct answer.