NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: EVOLUTION

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Assertion: Analogous structures are different
in appearance with same function.

Reason: Divergent evolution leads to analogy.

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Correct option: C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false

Option C is correct because the assertion is true (analogous structures have different appearance but same function), but the reason is false (divergent evolution leads to homology, not analogy).

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