Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
What is a Homologous structure? Give an ...

What is a Homologous structure? Give an example.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The organs with same structural design/similar anatomical structure and developmental origin but differing in their functions are called homologous organs,
1) Forelimb of human being is homologous to forelimbs of whales and bats.
2) Vertebrate heart or brains.
3) Thorn and tendrils Bougainvillia and cucurbita.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • II PUC BIOLOGY ANNUAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER JULY - 2014

    SUNSTAR PUBLICATION|Exercise PART - C|8 Videos

  • II PUC BIOLOGY ANNUAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER JULY - 2014

    SUNSTAR PUBLICATION|Exercise PART - D|15 Videos

  • II PUC BIOLOGY ANNUAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER JULY - 2014

    SUNSTAR PUBLICATION|Exercise PART - D|15 Videos

  • II PUC BIOLOGY (SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM QUESTION PAPER JUNE - 2019)

    SUNSTAR PUBLICATION|Exercise PART - D( SECTION - II)|6 Videos

  • II PUC BIOLOGY ANNUAL EXAM QUESTION PAPER JULY - 2015

    SUNSTAR PUBLICATION|Exercise PART - D|13 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Homologous structures are a result of

What are homologes organs ? Give an example for homologesorgans in plants?

What is a homologous series? Explain with an example.

What is a homologous series? Explain with an example .

What is monoadelphous ? Give an example.

What is detritivour? Give example.

What are monosaccharides ? Give an example.

What is polyadelphous ? Give an example.

What is sporulation? Give an example.