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Pythons possess tiny leg bones that servo no purpose in locomotion . Such organs are:

A

Homologous organs

B

Analogous organs

C

Vestigeal organs

D

Both (1) & (2)

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question states that pythons possess tiny leg bones that serve no purpose in locomotion. We need to identify what type of organs these tiny leg bones are classified as. 2. **Identifying Organ Types**: - **Homologous Organs**: These are organs that have a similar structure but different functions. For example, the forelimbs of different animals (like cheetahs, bats, and whales) serve different purposes (running, flying, swimming) but share a common structural pattern. - **Analogous Organs**: These organs serve similar functions but have different structures. For instance, the potato (a root) and sweet potato (a stem modification) both store food but are different in their structural makeup. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - The tiny leg bones in pythons do not fit the definition of homologous or analogous organs because they do not serve any function in locomotion or have a similar structure serving different functions. 4. **Identifying Vestigial Organs**: - Vestigial organs are remnants of organs that were functional in an organism's ancestors but are no longer useful in the current organism. The tiny leg bones in pythons are considered vestigial because they were likely functional in their ancestors but now serve no purpose. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the tiny leg bones in pythons are classified as vestigial organs. **Final Answer**: The tiny leg bones in pythons are vestigial organs. ---
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