Question

Consider the following statements. Statement I: If one species develops into two or more species it is called divergent evolution. Statement II: Analogous organs suggest divergent evolution.

• A. Both statement I and statement II are true
• B. Both statement I and statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true, but statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false, but statement II is true

Hint:

Evolution evidence: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\text{Homologous organs} &&\rightarrow \text{Divergent evolution} &\text{Analogous organs} &&\rightarrow \text{Convergent evolution} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Evaluate Statement I. Divergent evolution occurs when a common ancestral species gives rise to two or more different species. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Statement I is true}.} \]

Step 2: Evaluate Statement II. Analogous organs have similar functions but different origins and are evidence of \[ \boxed{\text{Convergent evolution}.} \] Divergent evolution is indicated by homologous organs. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Statement II is false}.} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option. Therefore, \[ \boxed{(C)} \] is the correct answer.