Thorns of Baugainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of

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Thorns of Baugainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of (A) analogous organs (B) homologous organs (C) vestigial organs (D) retrogressive evolution

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Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs. These are modified branches and are axillary in position. It means axillary branches in Bougainvillea are modified into thorns for protection from burrowing animals and in Cucurbita into tendrils for climbing.

Q. Thorns of Baugainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of

analogous organs

homologous organs

vestigial organs

retrogressive evolution

Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs. These are modified branches and are axillary in position. It means axillary branches in Bougainvillea are modified into thorns for protection from burrowing animals and in Cucurbita into tendrils for climbing.