Question

Sweet potato and potato represent a certain type of evolution. Select the correct combination of terms to explain the evolution.

• A. Homology, divergent
• B. Homology, convergent
• C. Analogy, divergent
• D. Analogy, convergent

Hint:

Analogous structures = Convergent evolution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Sweet potato (a modified root) and potato (a modified stem) share a similar function (food storage), despite originating from different plant structures. This demonstrates analogous structures, a product of convergent evolution. Convergent evolution describes the process by which unrelated species acquire similar characteristics in response to comparable environmental conditions.