Class 12th Biology 2016 Set2 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 12
Differentiate between divergent and convergent evolution Give one example of each.
Answer
Divergent Evolution:
Anatomically similar structures but perform different functions.
Such structures called homologous.
For example: Forelimbs of cheetah and humans.
Convergent Evolution:
Anatomically different structures but perform similar functions.
Such structures called analogous.
For example: Flippers of penguins and dolphins.
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