NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 80
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 [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) analogous organs
B) adaptive radiation
C) homologous organs
D) convergent evolution
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Homologous organs, are those organs which have a common fundamental anatomical plan and similar embryonic origin but perform varied, functions. Forelimbs of cat, lizard used in walking, forelimbs of whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are the example for homologous organs. All are the modified forelimbs, with the same type of bones. They have become different due to the adaptations to different habitat.
