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Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option

A

Brain of bat, man and cheetah

B

Heart of bat, man and cheetah

C

Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah

D

Eye of Octopus, bat and man

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D
Divergent evolution results in homologous structures . These organs have the same fundamental structure but are different in functions . Structural homology is seen in brain , heart and forelimbs of man , bat and cheetah .
Eyes of Octopus , bat and man are examples of analogous organs which show convergent evolution . Therefore , option (d) is incorrect .
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