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Evolution — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEvolution1 Mark
Question
What is divergent evolution? Explain by taking the example of plants.
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Answer

Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendril of Passifloraare modified branches and axillary in position where as phylloclade of opuntia and cladode of Ruscus are example of homologous organ/divergent evolution.

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