LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term is defined as structures that are similar in appearance and function but not in structure?
A
Vestigial
B
Homologous
C
Analogous Structures
D
Embryonic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Structures with similar anatomy, morphology, embryology and genetics but dissimilar functions are known as homologous structures. Structures that are superficially similar but anatomical dissimilar doing the same function are known as analogous structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Analogous structures are structures that look and function similarly from unrelated organisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, analogous structures are structures that are similar or resembling in certain respects, e.g. in function or in appearance but not in evolutionary origin or developmental origins, such as the wings of a butterfly and the wings of a hummingbird are analogous.

Detailed explanation-4: -Organs with dissimilar structures, performing similar functions are called analogous organs.

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