Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Analogous organs leads to convergent evolution.
Statement (II): Analogous organs help to trace common ancestry.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• 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:

Analogous organs have similar function but different origin. They cannot show common ancestry.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Analogous organs have similar function but different structure and origin, for example the wings of insects and birds.

Step 2: Statement (II)
Because the origin is different, analogous organs do not show common ancestry. Homologous organs do. So Statement (II) is false.

Step 3: Statement (I)
Analogous organs are the outcome of convergent evolution, not its cause, so the statement as worded is treated as false.

Step 4: Compare the options
Both statements are false.

Final Answer:
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false}} \]