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NEET2002ZoologyEvolutionActual

Which of the following are homologous organs?

Options

  1. AWings of birds and Locust
  2. BWings of birds (sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish
  3. CWings of bat and butterfly
  4. 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.

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