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?

Answer 1

The answer is B. Clams and squid have been evolving separately for a shorter time than clams and snails.

Answer 2

Based on the description above, the molecular clock data shows is that the Clams and Snails are more similar and related in structure compared of the clams and squids. It is because it could be seen in the process that organism are better in adapting to their environment in means of increasing their number, survive and to pass on their traits to the next generation.