Question

Study the following and choose the incorrect statements:
I. Biogenetic law states that phylogeny repeats ontogeny
II. Peripatus is a connecting link between Annelida and Mollusca
III. Analogous organs are dissimilar in origin and structure
IV. Natural selection is the driving force of evolution

• A. I, II
• B. III, IV
• C. I, IV
• D. II, III

Hint:

Distinguish homologous vs analogous organs. Biogenetic law is historical, not absolute. Connecting links show intermediate morphological features; verify phylum correctly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

I. False — Biogenetic law ("ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny") is mostly disproven. II. False — Peripatus connects Annelida and Arthropoda, not Mollusca. III. True — Analogous organs are similar in function but different in origin. IV. True — Natural selection drives evolution.