Which one of the following options gives one correct example of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?

Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
1. Eyes of octopus and mammals Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
2. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils Cucurbita Wings of butterflies and birds
3. Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates Wings of butterfly and birds
4. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita Eyes of Octopus and mammals
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence: 2 | Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is:
1. Cuticle
2. Sporopollenin
3. Lignin
4. Cellulose

Subtopic:  Stamen: Male Gametophyte |
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Cycas and Adiantum resemble each other in having:
1. Seeds
2. Motile sperms
3. Cambium
4. Vessels

Subtopic:  Miscellaneous |
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What was the most significant trend in the evolution of modem man (Homo sapiens) from his ancestors?

1. Shortening of jaws

2. Binocular vision

3. Increasing cranial capacity

4. upright posture

Subtopic:  Evolution of Homo Sapiens |
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Cymose inflorescence is present in:
1. Solanum
2. Sesbania
3. Trifolium
4. Brassica

Subtopic:  Families of Flowering Plant |
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Ribosomal RNA is actively synthesized in:

1. Lysosomes

2. Nucleolus

3. Nucleoplasm

4. Ribosomes

Subtopic:  Nucleus |
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During gamete formation, the enzyme recombinase participates during:
1. Metaphase-I
2. Anaphase-II
3. Prophase-I
4. Prophase-II

Subtopic:  Cell Cycle: Meiosis I |
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Identify the possible link A in the following food chain.
Green plant→Insect→Frog→A→Eagle

1. Rabbit

2. Wolf

3. Cobra

4. Parrot

Subtopic:  Energy Flow |
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Phyllode is present in:

1. Asparagus 2. Euphorbia
3. Australian Acacia 4. Opuntia
Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |
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Given below is an imaginary pyramid of numbers. What could be one of the possibilities about certain organisms at some of the different levels? 

1. Level PC is insects and level SC is small insectivorous birds
2. Level PP is phytoplanktons in the sea and Whale on top-level TC
3. Level PP is pipal trees and the level SC is sheep
4. Level PC is rats and level SC is cats
Subtopic:  Ecological Pyramids |
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