Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Explain with the help of an example the ...

Explain with the help of an example the type of evolution homology is based on.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The organs with same structural design and origin but different functions are called homologous organs. For example, the forelimbs of some animals like whales, bats and cheetah have similar anatomical structure, i.e., humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metalcarpals and phalanges.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • XII BOARDS

    XII BOARDS PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise Set III|10 Videos

  • XII BOARDS

    XII BOARDS PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise SET-I Section A|5 Videos

  • XII BOARDS

    XII BOARDS PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise Set I|30 Videos

  • SAMPLE PAPER 2019

    XII BOARDS PREVIOUS YEAR|Exercise Section E Part B|3 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Explain mutualism with the help of an example.

Explain food chain with the help of one example .

Explain commensalism, with the help of an example.

Explain with the help of suitable example polar covalent bond.

Explain with the help of an example each how the following provide evidences in favour of evolution : (a) Homologous organs (b) Analogous organs (c) Fossils

Explain brood parasitism with the help of an example.

Explain with examples the various types of industries.

With the help of an example, explain how variation leads to evolution.