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Question #46437
The Question
Read the following statements correlating evolutionary adaptations with ecological niche dynamics and biocontrol strategies. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Options
- A.
The eyes of an octopus and a mammal exhibit phenotypic homoplasy, demonstrating how similar ecological necessities drive the evolution of analogous structures.
- B.
Baculoviruses of the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus exploit overlapping ecological niches by acting as broad-spectrum insecticidal agents against diverse arthropod pests.
- C.
Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species experience similar environmental pressures, leading to functional similarity despite different phylogenetic histories.
- D.
The species-specific, narrow-spectrum application of Nucleopolyhedrovirus makes it an ideal candidate for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to conserve non-target insects.
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How the Examiner Thinks
Comparative_Analysis
Sharpen your ability to evaluate multiple scenarios and distinguish between competing potential answers.
Concepts Behind This Question
Octopus eye|Vertebrate eye|Baculovirus Host Specificity
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
Conceptual Pivot: The trap relies on the misconception that an 'effective' biocontrol agent must be 'broad-spectrum' (killing many pests).
In reality, ecological synergy in IPM relies on strict narrow-spectrum (species-specific) targeting to prevent ecological niche overlap with beneficial insects.
Furthermore, the question tests the student's ability to synthesize evolutionary constraints (homoplasy/analogous organs driven by niche overlap) with ecological management (biocontrol driven by phylogenetic specificity).
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Question Information
| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Evolution - Class 12 |
| Concept | Analogous Organ Structure |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 5 |
| Target Solve Time | 120 sec |
| Access | Free |