Convergent Evolution Occurs When Natural Selection Causes Distantly Related Organisms

question 56

Multiple Choice

Convergent evolution occurs when natural selection causes distantly related organisms to

• A)evolve into the same species despite the fact that they are members of separate populations.
• B)merge into one continuous population because of reversals in continental drift.
• C)evolve both analogous and homologous characteristics.
• D)evolve similar structures in response to similar environmental challenges.

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