Question

Which of the following is a pair of homologous organs?
(a) wings of bird – hands of man.
(b) wings of bat – wings of insects
(c) Wings of birds – wings of insects
(d) Flippers of whales – fins of fish

Answer 1

option (a), is correct.
wings of birds- hands of men, is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) wings of bird – hands of man.

Explanation:

Homologous organs are that organs which are similar in their basic structure but are different in function.

(a) Wings of bird and hands of man are an example of homologous.

(b) Wings of bat and wings of insects are analogous organs.

(c) Wings of birds and wings of insects are analogous organs.

(d) Flippers of whale and fins of fish are analogous organs.