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NEET 2013
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function, This is an example of :
A
Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
B
Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
C
Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
D
Analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
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AIPMT 2012 Mains
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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The idea of mutations was brought forth by :
A
Charles Darwin, who observed a wide variety of organisms during sea voyage
B
Hugo do Vries, who worked on evening primrose
C
Gregor Mendol, who worked on Pisum sativum
D
Hardy Weinberg, who worked on allele frequencies in a population
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution ?
A
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of cucurbita & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Eyes of Octopus and mammals
B
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Eyes of octopus & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Bones of forelimpbs of mammals and vertebrates
C
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Thorns of Bougainvillia and ten drils of cucurbita & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Wings of butterflies and birds
D
Convergent evolution $$ \to $$ Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates & Divergent evolution $$ \to $$ Wings of butterfly and birds
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AIPMT 2012 Prelims
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors ?
A
Uprigth posture
B
Increasing cranial capacity
C
Shortening of jaws
D
Binocular vision

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