NEET 2013 Biology question

The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of :

(1)Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
(2)Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
(3)Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolutionCorrect
(4)Analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution

Answer: (3)

Solution

Organs that are structurally different (different origin) but perform the same function are analogous organs; they arise by convergent evolution - different groups adapting to similar needs (vision) develop similar functions. The eyes of octopus (a

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Question ID VK-091465