NEET Biology question

Forelimbs of cat, lizard used in walking; forelimbs of whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of

(A)Analogous organs
(B)Adaptive radiation
(C)Homologous organsCorrect
(D)Convergent evolution

Answer: (C)

Solution

The organs which have the same fundamental structure but are different in functions are called homologous organs. These organs follow the same basic plan of organisation during their development. But in the adult condition, these organs are modified to perform different functions as an adaptation to different

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