NEET 2002
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2002
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Evolution
NEET 2002 · Zoology · Evolution
Which of the following are homologous organs?
Which of the following are homologous organs?
Options
- AWings of birds and Locust
- BWings of birds (sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish
- CWings of bat and butterfly
- DLegs of frog and cockroach
Correct answer
B. Wings of birds (sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish
Step-by-step solution
Homologous organs are the ones that have a common and similar basic structure but perform different functions. The wings of a bird and fins of a fish have similarity in their basic anatomical structure (made of bony musculature) but the wings are used for flying whereas the fins are used for swimming.