The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of:
1. Homology
2. Analogy
3. Convergent evolution
4. Adaptive radiation
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Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option:

1. Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
2. Heart of bat, man and cheetah
3. Brain of bat, man and cheetah
4. Eye of octopus, bat and man

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Analogous structures are a result of
(1) Convergent evolution 

(2) shared ancestry

(3) stabilising selection 

(4) divergent evolution

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Analogous structures are results of?
1. convergent evolution
2. shared ancestry
3. stabilizing selection
4. divergent evolution
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Which of the following structure is homologous to the wing of a bird?
1. Wing of a moth
2. Hind limb of rabbit
3. Flipper of whale
4. Dorsal fin of a shark
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