NEET 2002 Biology question

Which of the following are homologous organs :-

(1)Wings of birds & Locust
(2)Wings of birds (Sparrow) & Pectoral fins of fishCorrect
(3)Wings of bat & Butterfly
(4)Legs of frog & Cockroach

Answer: (2)

Solution

Homologous organs have the same basic structural plan and embryonic origin but may perform different functions. The forelimb of a bird (wing) and the pectoral fin of a fish are both modified vertebrate forelimbs with the same fundamental

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