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Divergent Evolution

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Question

Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.

a-tendril, b-thorn, c-

C u c u r b i t a

, d-

B o u g a i n v i l l e a

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b-tendril, a-thorn, d-

C u c u r b i t a

, c-

B o u g a i n v i l l e a

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b-tendril, a-thorn, c-

C u c u r b i t a

, d-

B o u g a i n v i l l e a

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a-tendril, b-thorn, c-

C u c u r b i t a

, d-

B o u g a i n v i l l e a

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Solution

The correct option is B b-tendril, a-thorn, d- $C u c u r b i t a$ , c- $B o u g a i n v i l l e a$
Homologous organs :
Homologous organs have the same basic plan but perform different functions.
The given image represents thorns of $B o u g a i n v i l l e a$ and tendrils of $C u c u r b i t a$ .
Thorns of $B o u g a i n v i l l e a$ and tendrils of $C u c u r b i t a$ are homologous organs. They are present in the axillary position, thorns are a deterrent to herbivores and the tendrils provide support. Thus they perform different functions.

Final answer :
(B) b-tendril, a-thorn, d- $C u c u r b i t a$ , c- $B o u g a i n v i l l e a$

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