Which one of the following describes correctly the homologous structures?

Question

Which one of the following describes correctly the homologous structures? (A) Organs with anatomical similarities, but performing different functions (B) Organs with anatomical dissimilarities, but performing same function (C) Organs that have no function now, but had important function in ancestors (D) Organs appearing only in embryonic stage and disappearing later in the adult

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Homologous organs have a common origin and are built on the same basic pattern but perform different functions and are modified accordingly.

Q. Which one of the following describes correctly the homologous structures?

Organs with anatomical similarities, but performing different functions

Organs with anatomical dissimilarities, but performing same function

Organs that have no function now, but had important function in ancestors

Organs appearing only in embryonic stage and disappearing later in the adult

Homologous organs have a common origin and are built on the same basic pattern but perform different functions and are modified accordingly.