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  4. The stem tendril in watermelon can be said to be homologous to which of the following?

Q. The stem tendril in watermelon can be said to be homologous to which of the following?

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Solution:

Homologous organs are those which are structurally the same (or anatomically) but perform different functions. These organs are one of the very important for the understanding of the process of evolution. They show divergent evolution.
Stem tendrils of watermelon and thorns of lemon are homologous organs, as they both are modifications of axillary buds.