NEET Biology question

Evolutionary convergence is the development of

(A)Common set of characters in a groups of different ancestryCorrect
(B)Dissimilar characters in closely related groups
(C)Common set of characters in closely related groups
(D)Development of characters by random mating

Answer: (A)

Solution

Evolutionary convergence is the development of the common set of characters in a groups of different ancestry. Convergent evolution describes the acquisition of the same biological trait in an unrelated lineages. The wings are the classic example of convergent evolution in action. Flying insects, birds and bats have

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