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Important Questions on Evolution

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Give one example of homologous organs and one example of analogous organs found in plants.
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Which of the following structures is homologous to the wing of a bird?
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Wings of birds and wings of butterflies contribute to locomotion. Explain the type of evolution such organs are a result of.
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Write differences between homologous and analogous organs.
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Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
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What are homologous and analogous characters? Explain with example.

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Mention one example each from plants and animals exhibiting divergent evolution.
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What are homologous organs? Give an example.
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Match List-I with List-II.

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(a) Adaptive radiation (i) Selection of resistant varieties due to excessive use of herbicides and pesticides
(b) Convergent evolution (ii) Bones of forelimbs in Man and Whale
(c) Divergent evolution (iii) Wings of Butterfly and Bird
(d) Evolution by anthropogenic action (iv) Darwin Finches
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Assertion (A): Homologous characters are originated from a different ancestor

Reason (R): Wings of sparrow and finches are homologous

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Write differences between Convergent evolution and divergent evolution.
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Convergent evolution is illustrated by ___.
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Define homologous organs and analogous organs. Can the wings of a bird and that of a bat be considered as homologous organs? Justify your answer.

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Write two differences between homologous organs and analogous organs.
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Explain homologous and analogous organs with example.
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Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita are homologous organs because of _____.
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What are vestigial organs? Give two examples.
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Differentiate between analogous and homologous structures.
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Statement I: Organs which have similar structure and origin but perform different functions are called analogous organs.
Statement II : The sudden appearance of some vestigial organs in a better developed condition is called atavism

The correct option among the following is

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Which one of the following are analogous structures?