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Which of the following statements is not true?

  1. A
    Analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution
  2. B
    Sweet potato and potato is an example of analogy
  3. C
    Homology indicates common ancestry
  4. D
    Flippers of penguins and dolphins are a pair of homologous organs

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Analogy Convergent evolution. True.Root (sweet potato) vs Stem (potato) used for same function. True.Homology Divergent evolution/ancestry. True.Incorrect statement: Flippers of penguins (birds) and dolphins (mammals) are analogous organs, as they have different structures but evolved for the same function (swimming).

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Which of the following statements is not true?
A
Analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution
B
Sweet potato and potato is an example of analogy
C
Homology indicates common ancestry
D
Flippers of penguins and dolphins are a pair of homologous organs

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