NEET NEET SOLVED PAPER 2013

  • question_answer
    The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in response to a common environmental challenge, is called

    A)  natural selection

    B)  convergent evolution

    C)  non-random evolution

    D)  adaptive radiation

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Convergent evolution occurs in unrelated group of organisms. It is the development of similar functional structures but in unrelated groups. The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography is called adaptive radiation. Natural selection is the basis of evolution.


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