MHT CET Medical202621 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyEvolutionActual
Which one of the following statements is CORRECT ?
Options
- AHomologous organs indicate both convergent and divergent evolution.
- BAnalogous organs indicate both convergent and divergent evolution.
- CHomologous organs lead to divergent evolution while analogous organs lead to convergent evolution.
- DAnalogous organs lead to divergent evolution while homologous organs lead to convergent evolution.
Correct answer
C. Homologous organs lead to divergent evolution while analogous organs lead to convergent evolution.
Step-by-step solution
Homologous organs have a similar basic structure and embryonic origin but perform different functions in different organisms. They indicate divergent evolution, where organisms with a common ancestor evolve different traits to adapt to different environments. Analogous organs have different basic structures and embryonic origins but perform similar functions. They indicate convergent evolution, where unrelated organisms evolve similar traits to adapt to similar environments. Therefore, homologous organs are associa