Question

a scientist claims that crocodiles and birds are more closely related than crocodiles and lizards because crocodiles and birds have more similarities in their dna sequences. which of the following types of evidence is the scientists claim based on? choose 1 answer: a fossil evidence b molecular evidence c embryological evidence d anatomical evidence

Explanation:

The scientist's claim is based on DNA sequence similarities. DNA is a molecular component, so this falls under molecular evidence. Fossil evidence relates to fossils, embryological to embryo development, and anatomical to body structures—none match DNA analysis.

Answer:

B. molecular evidence