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Question
Which one of the following is homologous organ ?
Options
A.Wings of birds and locust
B.Wings of birds (sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish
C.Wings of bat and butterfly
D.Legs of frog and cockroach
Solution
Homologous organs are the organs which ahve the same origin and similar basic structure but may differ in external appearance and function, wings or birds pectoral fins of fish are example of the same. Analogous organs are those organs which are anatomically different but functionally same.
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