GK
BIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following pairs are analogous structures
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the front leg of a frog and a bat wing
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the wingof a bird and a butterfly wing
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the front leg of a horse and a human arm
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the front flipper of a porpoise and a human arm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Here, the correct answer is (D) Wing of insect and wing of bird.
Detailed explanation-2: -The wings of a butterfly and the wings of a bird are analogous, but not homologous. Some structures are both analogous and homologous: the wings of a bird and the wings of a bat are both homologous and analogous.
Detailed explanation-3: -They are organs that have different anatomy but perform similar functions and have different origins. they are developed as a result of the adaptation to a similar environment. Insect and bird wings perform a similar function of flying but have different structures. Therefore, they are known as analogous organs.
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