With reference to evolution of organisms, which of the following options CORRECTLY matches the example with the related type of structure and the type of evolution?
Correct answer: B. Wings of bats and arms of monkeys, homologous, divergent evolution
- A. Wings of insects and birds, homologous, convergent evolution
- B. Wings of bats and arms of monkeys, homologous, divergent evolution
- C. Wings of bats and arms of monkeys, analogous, convergent evolution
- D. Wings of insects and birds, analogous, divergent evolution
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Homologous structures, like the wings of bats and arms of monkeys, arise from a common ancestor and display divergent evolution as they adapt to different environments and functions. Option A is incorrect because the wings of insects and birds are analogous, not homologous, and result from convergent evolution. Option C is incorrect as it mislabels the structures as analogous and the process as convergent. Option D is incorrect because it incorrectly attributes divergent evolution to analogous structures.
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