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Statement 1: Homologous structure develops along different directions due to adaptations to different needs.

Statement 2: Similar habitats resulting in the selection of different adaptive features in different groups of organisms but towards the same function are called analogous structures.

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Both the statements are correct
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Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect
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Statement 2 is correct while statement 1 is incorrect
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Both the statements are incorrect
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The correct option is B Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect
Homologous structure develops along different directions due to adaptations to different needs which are also known as divergent evolution. Bones of the forelimbs of vertebrates and thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of homologous structures.

Similar habitats that have resulted in the selection of similar adaptive features in different groups of organisms but carry out the same function are analogous structures. Sweet potato and potato, flippers of penguins and dolphins, and the eye of octopus and mammals are examples of analogous structures.

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