Question

The human hand, cat paw and the horse foot, when studied in detail show the same structure of bones and point towards a common origin.
(i) What do you conclude from this?
(ii) What is the term given to such structures? [HOTS]

Answer 1

Answer:

i) These structures are 'Homologous Organs'. ii) A homologous structure is an organ, system or body part that shares a common ancestry in multiple organisms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ans. (i)We can conclude that these organs had a similar origin.

(ii) They are Homologous organs.