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Tendril of Cucurbita & throns of Bougainvillea are

A

Vestigial organ

B

Analogous organ

C

Homologous organ

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Tendril of cucurbita and thorns of Bougainvillea are homologous organ as both are modification of stem but tendril of cucurbita is used for climbing and thorns for protection.
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