The fact that DNA sequences are more similar in more closely related organisms is evidence of what

Answer: The question is incomplete and the options are not given.

The correct answer is decent with modifications.

Explanation:

Decent with modifications refers to transfer or passing of traits from parent to offsprings. It is also know as heredity. This was one of the ideas behind Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. This means that DNA sequence are more similar in more closely related organisms I. e parents and offsprings.

Since the options are not given the question is incomplete and the complete question is as follows:

The fact that DNA sequences are more similar in more closely related organisms is evidence of what?

optimal design in organisms

adaptation

mutation

descent with modification

Answer: descent with modification

Explanation:

The Darwin theory of evolution includes the concept of descent with modification. This indicates that the traits are passed from the parents to offspring. Thus the offspring will show characteristics and perform biological functions like their parents. As the offspring have inherited genes or traits from the parents the two or more offspring are expected to have same traits due to inheritance of similar DNA sequences.