Question

Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion [A]: Chinese and Americans are different populations of human species.
Reason [R]: Convergent evolution results in divergence of different species from a common ancestor.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A
• C. A is correct but R is incorrect
• D. Both A and R are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is correct but R is incorrect

When a small population splits off from the parent population, it apparently, may not truly represent the gene frequency of the parent population. Continuous breeding within this small population may lead to the loss of certain genes/alleles, eventually resulting in speciation. The type of evolution in which new species diverge from an original ancestor is known as divergent evolution. Convergent evolution, on the other hand, is the type of evolution in which species having different origins evolve independently, developing similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments.