Characters that are similar because of descent from a common ancestor are _____; characters that are similar due to convergent evolution are _____.
A)homologous; analogous
B)analogous; homologous

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Homologous characters are those that have a similar structure and/or function because they are descended from a common ancestor. Analogous characters, on the other hand, have a similar structure and/or function due to convergent evolution - that is, they evolved independently in different lineages.

Characters That Are Similar Because of Descent from a Common