What is the difference between homologous evolution and analogous evolution?
A) With homologous evolution, changes in a trait happen over one or two generations; with analogous evolution, changes in a trait occur over millions of years.
B) With homologous evolution, these are changes that occurred in single-celled organisms; with analogous evolution, these are changes that occurred in multi-cellular organisms.
C) With homologous evolution, a similar trait found in different species is due to a common ancestor; with analogous evolution, this similar trait would have evolved independently in each species.
D) Homologous evolution is the result of reproduction; analogous evolution is due to survival skills (e.g., food finding, predator avoidance).

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Homologous evolution refers to the similarity in traits among different species due to their common ancestor, while analogous evolution refers to the similarity in traits that evolved independently in different species to adapt to similar environmental pressures.

What Is the Difference Between Homologous Evolution and Analogous Evolution