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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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How is 'homology' distinguished from 'analogy' in systematics?
Options
A Homology is similarity due to shared ancestry
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B Homology is similarity due to convergent evolution
C Analogy is similarity due to shared ancestry
D Homology refers only to genetic sequences
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Homology refers to traits shared because of a common ancestor, whereas analogy refers to similarities that arise independently through convergent evolution. Option B describes analogy, not homology.

Hint

Ancestry vs. Convergent evolution.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 186 of 737
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