How does the sequencing of 16S rRNA contribute to the taxonomic classification of prokaryotic organisms?

• A. It helps in identifying mutations in the genome by analyzing specific gene sequences.
• B. It aids in determining evolutionary relationships by comparing conserved sequences.
• C. It assists in understanding the metabolic pathways by examining genetic information.
• D. It contributes to studying gene expression patterns by analyzing RNA transcripts.

Answer: (B)