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Analogous structures are `:`

A

similar in origin and function

B

different in origin and function

C

different in origin but similar in function

D

similar in origin but different in function

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c
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    A
    structurally
    B
    functionally
    C
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    D
    Both (a) and (b)

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    A
    III only
    B
    II and IV only
    C
    III and V only
    D
    I, II and III only

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    A
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    B
    Gills of Prawn and Lungs of Man.
    C
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    D
    Flippers of Dolphin and Legs of Horse

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