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Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option.
Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option.
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The correct option is D Eye of octopus, bat and man
Divergent evolution results in the formation of different functional structures, as an adaptation to the environment in species having common ancestors.
●Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
●Heart of bat, man and cheetah
●Brain of bat, man and cheetah
All of the above given examples represent homologous organs as they are structurally similar.
Convergent evolution is the development of similar functional structures in unrelated organisms due to similar adaptations. Analogous organs are different structurally but perform the same function,they lead to convergent evolution.
● Eye of octopus, bat and man It is an example of analogous organs as they are structurally different but perform similar functions.
(D) Eye of octopus, bat and man
Divergent evolution results in the formation of different functional structures, as an adaptation to the environment in species having common ancestors.
●Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
●Heart of bat, man and cheetah
●Brain of bat, man and cheetah
All of the above given examples represent homologous organs as they are structurally similar.
Convergent evolution is the development of similar functional structures in unrelated organisms due to similar adaptations. Analogous organs are different structurally but perform the same function,they lead to convergent evolution.
● Eye of octopus, bat and man It is an example of analogous organs as they are structurally different but perform similar functions.
(D) Eye of octopus, bat and man
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