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The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of:

1. Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution.
2. Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.
3. Analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution.
4. Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.

Correct answer: Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.

Solution

Octopus and cat eyes perform the same function, but their structures are different and they arose independently. That makes them analogous organs, and the independent development of similar features is convergent evolution.

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