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[A]: Homologous organs are similar in ba...

[A]: Homologous organs are similar in basic structure and embryonic origin, but serve different functions.
[R]: Similarity in basic structure points to common ancestry whereas diversity in function reflects adaptation to different modes of life.

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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