NEET2004ZoologyEvolutionActual
Potato and sweet potato
Options
- Ahave edible parts which are homologous organs
- Bhave edible parts which are analogous organs
- Chave been introduced in India from the same place
- Dare two species of the same genus.
Correct answer
B. have edible parts which are analogous organs
Step-by-step solution
Analogous organs are those organs, which are different in origin but similar in function. Potato and sweet potato are absolutely different in their origin as potato is modified underground stem (tuber), while sweet potato is tuberous root. It means both have edible parts, which are different organs.