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Question

Which of the following are homologous organs?

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

Sol.(b) [Key Concept: Homologous Organs — Common Ancestry] Wings of birds (sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish are homologous organs — they share the same basic anatomical plan and embryonic origin (modified forelimbs/pectoral appendages of vertebrates) but perform different functions. Analogous organs (like wings of birds and locusts) perform the same function but have different origins.

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