AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-1999

  • question_answer
    Wings of pigeon, mosquito and bat shows :

    A)  atavism                              

    B)                         mutation

    C)         divergent evolution      

    D)         convergent evolution

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Wings of pigeon, mosquito and bats are analogous structure i.e., these organs are anatomically different but functionally similar and are adapted for flying. Thus they give evidence of convergent evolution.


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