Question

The eye of an octopus and the eye of a cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar functions. This is an example of?

• A. analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
• B. analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
• C. homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
• D. homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

Answer 1

The correct option is B

analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Organs that are primarily unique and practically comparable are called undifferentiated from organs.
2. They lead to focalized advancement for example in various organic entities underlying change in an organ because of a comparable territory.
3. Eg. the eye of an octopus and the eye of a feline are unique yet carry out a similar role of vision/sight.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Analogous organs are organs that are similar in appearance or function but their origin is not the same.
2. These evolved due to convergent evolution but not divergent evolution.
3. For example wings of bats and the wings of birds.

Option C:

1. Homologous organs are organs that have the same origin but external appearance and function are different.
2. These evolved due to divergent evolution.
3. The eyes of an octopus and the eyes of a cat are not the same in ancestral origin.

Option D:

Homologous organs evolved due to divergent evolution, not convergent evolution.
Final answer: The eye of an octopus and the eye of a cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar functions. This is an example of analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.