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Question:

Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option. Brain of bat, man and cheetah. Eye of octopus, bat and man. Heart of bat, man and cheetah. Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah.

Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah

Eye of octopus, bat and man

Brain of bat, man and cheetah

Heart of bat, man and cheetah

Solution:

The examples of convergent evolution overlap with those of analogous organs. Analogous organs are the organs of different animals which have different basic structure but perform the same function. Eye of octopus, bat, and man have the same different structures but serve the same function. Thus, the correct answer is option C.