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Which of the following is/are example/s of homologous organs?
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A and B
Homologous organs are those which have similar structure and origin but different function. Forelimbs of a dog and flippers of whale have similar structure and origin but they serve a different funtion, thus, homologous. Similarly, arms of a rabbit and a human are homologous organs.
Wings of a moth and a bird, although serve a common function, do not share a similar structure and hence analogous. Same is the case with limbs of a lizard and a crab.
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A and B
Homologous organs are those which have similar structure and origin but different function. Forelimbs of a dog and flippers of whale have similar structure and origin but they serve a different funtion, thus, homologous. Similarly, arms of a rabbit and a human are homologous organs.
Wings of a moth and a bird, although serve a common function, do not share a similar structure and hence analogous. Same is the case with limbs of a lizard and a crab.
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