The-Living-World Question 277

Question: Which one of the following is a pair of homologus organs [CBSE PMT 1994]

Options:

A) Lungs of rabbit and gills of rohu

B) Wing of bat and wing of butterfly

C) Pectoral fin of rohu and the forelimb of horse

D) Wing of grasshopper and wing of crow

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Pectoral fins of rohu and fore limbs of horse have similar origin and basic structure, hence these are homologous organs.