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Match List-I (Biological Structures) with List-II (Anatomical Origin and Evolutionary Pattern) : List-I List-II A. Sweet potato and potato I. Homologous structures representing modification of axillary buds (Divergent evolution) B. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita II. Analogous structures where root and stem are respectively modified for storage (Convergent evolution) C. Forelimbs of whales and bats

Options

  1. AA-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  2. BA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  3. CA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  4. DA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Correct answer

A. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Step-by-step solution

Refer: NCERT | Class 12 | Page: 114 -115 | Paragraph: 1 - 1 Sweet potato is a root modification and potato is a stem modification. Both perform the same function of storage of food, making them analogous structures resulting from convergent evolution. Thus, A matches II. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are both modifications of axillary buds. They share a common anatomical origin but perform different functions (protection and climbing, respectively), making them homologous structures resulting fr

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