AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. these are known as Homoogous structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homologous structures are similar physical features in organisms that share a common ancestor, but the features serve completely different functions. An example of homologous structures are the limbs of humans, cats, whales, and bats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Divergent evolution occurs when two separate species evolve differently from a common ancestor. Speciation is a result of divergent evolution and occurs when one species diverges into multiple descendant species. Darwin’s finches are an example of this.

Detailed explanation-4: -All animals (including humans), plants and other organisms such as fungi and algae are Eukaryotes and share a common ancestor.

Detailed explanation-5: -The process by which different organisms having common ancestors develop different traits or characteristics to adapt to the changing environmental conditions and needs is known as divergent evolution.