Question

Which of these sentences explains the difference between convergent evolution and adaptive radiation?

Select one of the options below as your answer:
A. Convergent evolution produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry.
B. Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry.
C. Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations and common ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with different adaptations and different ancestry.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organism with different adaptations but common ancestry.

Step-by-step explanation

The convergent evolution, as its name implies, is the evolution of two or more biological structures from different origins that converge in structures with common characteristics, for example, the evolution of flying animals like birds and bats that do not come from the same ancestors. On the other hand, adaptative radiation, as its name implies, is the evolution of one species that change its biological characteristics to adapt to the environment creating new adaptations. So, the correct answer is B. Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry.

Answer 2

"Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry." explains the difference between convergent evolution and adaptive radiation. The correct option among all the options given is option "B".