Question

Analogous organs arise due to ______.

Options

• divergent evolution

• artificial selection

• genetic drift

• convergent evolution

Answer 1

Analogous organs arise due to convergent evolution.

Explanation:

Analogous organs arise through convergent evolution, in which different species independently develop similar structures to perform similar functions, despite having different ancestral origins. For example, the wings of insects, birds, and bats serve the function of flying but have different structural origins, making them analogous organs.