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Some dinosaurs had feathers although the...

Some dinosaurs had feathers although they could not fly but birds have feathers that help them to fly. In the context of evolution this means that

A

there is no evolutionary connection between reptiles and birds

B

feather are homologous structures in both the organisms

C

reptiles have evolved from the birds

D

birds have evolved from reptiles

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The correct Answer is:
B

Homologous organs or structures are different in function, but their basic plan of body structure is similar. The feathers In dinosaurs and birds are homologous. They may have different functions, but they show common ancestory.
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