LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term describes when the bones of different organisms have similar form but are used for different functions?
A
analogous structure
B
homologous structure
C
vestigial structure
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In evolutionary biology, organisms with such similarities could indicate a common ancestor or same developmental origin. The condition or state in which structures are homologous but they do not function the same way is referred to as “homology” (plural: homologies).

Detailed explanation-2: -Homologous structures are structures that are similar in related organisms because they were inherited from a common ancestor. These structures may or may not have the same function in the descendants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homologous Structure are body parts of organisms that are similar in structure and position but different in function.

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