NEET Biology question

Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option.

(A)Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
(B)Heart of bat, man and cheetah
(C)Brain of bat, man and cheetah
(D)Eye of octopus, bat and manCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

The forelimbs, heart and brain of man, bat and cheetah are all homologous structures sharing a common underlying plan, and so are valid examples of divergent evolution; but the eyes of the octopus, bat and man are

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Question ID VK-121817