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Heredity and Evolution — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHeredity and Evolution1 Mark
MCQ
Homologous organs are :
  • A
    Leg of man, leg of horse, wing of bat.
  • B
    Hand of man, tail of horse, wing of bat.
  • ✓
    Hand of man, forelimb of horse, wing of bat.
  • D
    Hand of man, leg of horse, wing of bat.
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
Hand of man, forelimb of horse, wing of bat.
Homologous organs are those that have similar structures and share common ancestors but have different functions e.g., the wings of a bat for flight, the lateral fin of a whale for swimming, and the human arm to hold or lift any object.

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