NEET2016Botany-Evolution
NEET 2016 Botany Analogous and Homologous Structures MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Analogous structures are a result of
A
Shared ancestry
B
Stabilizing selection
C
Divergent evolution
D
Convergent evolution
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Analogous structures arise due to convergent evolution, where different species evolve similar traits independently.
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