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Q. Which of the following examples can be considered as homologous organs or examples of homology?

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Organs or structures having similar or common origin but perform same or different functions in different organism are called homologous organs. Homology indicates common ancestory.
Examples: Fore limbs of mammals, heart of vertebrates and brain of vertebrates.