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IB Biology HL A4.1.5 Convergent evolution Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL A4.1.5 by analysing analogous traits and explaining how convergent evolution produces similar solutions in unrelated lineages.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Explain how similar selective pressures produce analogous structures in unrelated lineages.
  • Distinguish analogous and homologous traits by origin, function and evolutionary pathway.

A4.1.5—Convergent evolution question 1

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Wings have evolved in both birds and insects enabling them to fly. State with a reason whether this is due to convergent or divergent evolution.

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