Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 33
Question: The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in response to a common environmental challenge, is called
Options:
A) natural selection
B) convergent evolution
C) non-random evolution
D) adaptive radiation
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Convergent evolution occurs in unrelated group of organisms. It is the development of similar functional structures but in unrelated groups. The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to other areas of geography is called adaptive radiation. Natural selection is the basis of evolution.
