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Heredity and Evolution — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHeredity and Evolution1 Mark
MCQ
Select the correct statement :
  • A
    Tendril of a pea plant and phylloclade of Opuntia are homologous.
  • B
    Tendril of a pea plant and phylloclade of Opuntia are analogous.
  • C
    Wings of birds and limbs of lizards are analogous.
  • ✓
    Wings of birds and wings of bat are homologous.
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Wings of birds and wings of bat are homologous.
Homologous organs perform different functions and have different appearance but share common basic structural plan and origin. Analogous organs perform similar function and have similar appearance but have different basic structure and origin.

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