NEET Previous Year Question
The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AHomologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.
- BHomologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution.
- CAnalogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.
- DAnalogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) The eye of octopus (mollusc) and eye of cat (mammal) perform the same function (vision) but have different structural origin and evolutionary pathway, so they are analogous organs. This is an example of convergent evolution.More Evolution PYQs
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