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Analogous organs arise due to...

Analogous organs arise due to

A

divergent evolution

B

artificial selection

C

genetic drift

D

convergent evolution

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(d) Analogous organs arise due to convergent evolution. These are the organs which have similar function, but the different in their structural details and origin, e.g, wings of insect and bird.
The other three options are incorrect, because divergent evolution give rise to homolgous organs, genetic drift can contribute to speciation and artificial selection is used to produce improved varieties of animals and plants.
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