Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| A. Homology | I. Darwin's finches. |
| B. Analogy | II. Single step large mutation |
| C. Adaptive radiation | III. Convergent Evolution |
| D. Saltation | IV. Divergent Evolution |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
A. Homology — this matches IV. Divergent Evolution. The same structure develops along different directions.
B. Analogy — this matches III. Convergent Evolution. Different structures evolve for the same function.
C. Adaptive radiation — this matches I. Darwin’s finches. Many varieties evolved from one ancestor on the Galapagos Islands.
D. Saltation — this matches II. Single step large mutation. Hugo de Vries called such large mutations saltation.