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Q. All the following statements are correct about homologous organs, except

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Homologous organs: These are the organs that share a common origin (or ancestors) but have different functions. Such organs show divergent evolution.
Example 1: Pattern of bones of forelimbs in whales, bats, cheetah and humans
Example 2: Vertebrate hearts
Example 3: Vertebrate brains
Example 4: Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita