Which of the following are homologous organs?

Question

Which of the following are homologous organs? (A) Wings of birds and locust (B) Wings of birds (Sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish (C) Wings of bat and butterfly (D) Legs of frog and cockroach

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Homologous organs are the organs which have the same origin and similar basic structure but may differ in external appearance and function; wings of birds and pectoral fins of fish are an example of the same.

Q. Which of the following are homologous organs?

Wings of birds and locust

Wings of birds (Sparrow) and pectoral fins of fish

Wings of bat and butterfly

Legs of frog and cockroach

Homologous organs are the organs which have the same origin and similar basic structure but may differ in external appearance and function; wings of birds and pectoral fins of fish are an example of the same.