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Evolution — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEvolution1 Mark
MCQ
Similarity developed in distantly related groups as an adaptation to the same function is called as:
  • ✓
    Convergent evolution
  • B
    Connecting link
  • C
    Missing link
  • D
    Divergent evolution
✓

Answer

Correct option: A.
Convergent evolution
Convergent evolution means distantly related groups have different forms of structures or adaptation for performing similar functions.

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