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What are homologous structures ? Give an example .

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The organs having similar origin/structures but performing different functions.
Example : limbs of frog, limbs of lizard bird, human.
Detailed Answer:
Homologous structures are those structures which have a common basic structure but perform different functions. Example, forelimbs of reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
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Knowledge Check

  • Homologous structures have

    A
    dissimilar origin and dissimilar functions
    B
    dissimilar origin but similar functions
    C
    similar origin but similar or dissimilar functions
    D
    dissimilar origin and dissimilar structure

  • The homologous structures are

    A
    Anatomically different
    B
    Functionally different, evolved from different ancestors
    C
    Functionally same
    D
    Anatomically, same but perform different functions.

  • Example of homologous structures is/are

    A
    Optic lobes of brain
    B
    Heart of vertebrates
    C
    Cerebrum of brain
    D
    All of the above

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