Question

A scientist is trying to determine the relationship between clams, snails, and squid. When she generates a molecular clock, she is surprised to see that clams and squid are more closely related than clams and snails. Which did the molecular clock data show? A. Clams and squid have been evolving separately for a longer time than clams and snails.
B. Clams and squid have been evolving separately for a shorter time than clams and snails.
C. Clams and snails have more in common genetically than clams and squid.
D.Clams and snails are more similar in related structures than clams and squids.

Answer 1

Answer:

option C will be the correct option here

Answer 2

Clams and snails will have more common genetically than clams and snails.

Explanation:

• Clams and snails are closely related to each other as their genetic chromosomes may resemble each other.
• The rest of the options have nothing to do with the closeness of the relationship with animals especially the evolution process.
• Genetically, when the organisms are similar, they produce same kind of body organs and functionalities which improves their relationship further.

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