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Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?

  1. A
    Convergent: Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita; Divergent: Eyes of Octopus and mammals
  2. B
    Convergent: Eyes of Octopus and mammals; Divergent: Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
  3. C
    Convergent: Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita; Divergent: Wings of butterflies and birds
  4. D
    Convergent: Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates; Divergent: Wings of butterfly and birds

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1. Divergent Evolution: Structures with same origin but different functions (Homologous organs). Example: Forelimbs of vertebrates (cheetah, whale, human).2. Convergent Evolution: Structures with different origins but similar functions (Analogous organs). Example: Eyes of Octopus and Mammals, or wings of birds and butterflies.

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Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?
A
Convergent: Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita; Divergent: Eyes of Octopus and mammals
B
Convergent: Eyes of Octopus and mammals; Divergent: Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
C
Convergent: Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita; Divergent: Wings of butterflies and birds
D
Convergent: Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates; Divergent: Wings of butterfly and birds

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