Q. Sweet potato and potato represent a certain type of evolution. Select the correct combination of terms to explain the evolution.
A) Analogy, convergent
B) Homology, divergent
C) Homology, convergent
D) Analogy, divergent
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Sweet potato (modified root) and potato (modified stem) have different origins but similar function, so they are analogous organs resulting from convergent evolution. Answer (1), as in the answer key.
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