NEET2018Zoology-Evolution

NEET 2018 Zoology Divergent and Convergent Evolution MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the INCORRECT option.

A

Brain of bat, man and cheetah

B

Heart of bat, man and cheetah

C

Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah

D

Eye of octopus, bat and man

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The eye of octopus and mammals is an example of convergent evolution, not divergent evolution, as they evolved independently to serve a similar function.

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