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STD 12 - 6. evolution — NEET STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceNEETSTD 12 - 6. evolution4 Marks
MCQ
Two organs which are similar in structure and origin, but not necessarily in function are called
  • ✓
    Homologous
  • B
    Analogous
  • C
    Apocrine
  • D
    None of these
✓

Answer

Correct option: A.
Homologous
a
(a) Homologous organs are similar in structure and origin but not necessarily in function. Hence, organs from different species having a similar basic form, microscopic structures, body position and embryonic development are said to be homologous.

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