AIPMT PRELIMS2012Zoology-Evolution
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Zoology Convergent and Divergent Evolution MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?
A
Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita
B
Eyes of octopus and mammals
C
Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita
D
Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Convergent evolution occurs when different species develop similar traits independently, such as the eyes of octopus and mammals. Divergent evolution occurs when two species evolve different traits from a common ancestor, such as the bones of forelimbs of vertebrates.
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