Question

Forelimbs of whales, bats, humans and cheetan are examples of which of the following processes?

• A. Divergent evolution
• B. Convergent evolution
• C. Parallel evolution
• D. Natural selection

Answer 1

The correct option is A Divergent evolution

Homologous organs are those which have a similar structure but perform different functions. The forelimb of a whale, bat, human, and cheetah are homologous. Divergent evolution is the evolution of organisms from a common ancestor. The presence of homologous organs in these organisms indicates that they have a common ancestor.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.