NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 60
Question: Analogous structures are a result of:
Options:
A) Divergent evolution
B) Convergent evolution
C) Shared ancestry
D) Stabilizing selection
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Analogous structures arise when different species independently evolve similar traits or functions, often because they adapt to similar environments or ecological niches, despite not sharing a recent common ancestor. This process is known as convergent evolution.
BETA
