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Flippers of penguins and dolphins are the example of

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a

homologous structures

b

analogous structures

c

divergent evolution

d

genetic drift

answer is B.

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They are not anatomically similar structures though they perform similar functions. Hence, analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution - different structures evolving for the same function and hence having similarity. e.g. Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins

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Flippers of penguins and dolphins are the example of