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The process whereby organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environment is called…
a) divergent evolution        
b) convergent evolution
c) both a and b    
d) none of them

b

Some organs have similar functions and yet they are different in their origin and structures are called…….
a) homologous organs       
b) analogous organs
c) similar organs  
d) vestigial organs

b

The cactus which grows in the American desert have fleshy stems like Euphorbia in Africa desert; this is due to……
a) divergent evolution        
b) convergent evolution
c) common genetics           
d) none of them

b

Wings of insects, birds, bats and pterosaurs are the examples of ………
a) homologous organs       
b) analogous organs
c) similar organs  
d) vestigial organs

b

Human arm is homologous with……..
a) sea flipper                        
b) bird wing
c) octopus                            
d) both a and b

d

A bird’s wing are homologous to………
a) dog’s front legs             
b) fish tail fins
c) mosquito’s wings
d) alligator claws

a

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