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IB Biology HL A4.1.5 Convergent Evolution Questions

Compare convergent and divergent evolution, explain analogous structures and identify evidence from wings, eyes and other examples.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Compare convergent and divergent evolution using ancestry, environments and resulting structures.
  • Explain how analogous structures can evolve independently under similar selection pressures.
  • Use wings, eyes or other examples to identify convergent evolution.

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IB Biology HL A4.1.5 Convergent Evolution Questions 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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