NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-19

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    The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are

    A)  Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution.

    B)  Phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution.

    C)  Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution.

    D)  Homologous structures and represent divergent evolution.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The wings of butterflies and of birds are alike. They are not anatomically similar structures though they perform similar functions. Hence, analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution, they are different structures evolving for the same function and hence having similarity. Hence, the correct option is [a].


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