NEET BIOLOGY

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The legs of a human and the limbs of a cat are similar in structure. This is an example of ____ structures
A
homologous
B
analogous
C
vestigial
D
human
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homologous structures are similar physical features in organisms that share a common ancestor, but the features serve completely different functions. An example of homologous structures are the limbs of humans, cats, whales, and bats.

Detailed explanation-2: -A common example of homologous structures in evolutionary biology are the wings of bats and the arms of primates. Although these two structures do not look similar or have the same function, genetically, they come from the same structure of the last common ancestor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arm and leg of man and horse are examples of homologous organs. A homologous structure is an example of an organ or bone that appears in different animals, underlining anatomical commonalities demonstrating descent from a common ancestor.

Detailed explanation-4: -The similarities seen in certain species that result from common ancestry is known as A cat’s forelimb and human forelimb are examples of homologous structures strata.

Detailed explanation-5: -For instance, both domestic housecats and humans share a extensor muscles in their forelimbs. These muscles are used in humans to extend their hands while they are used in cats to extend their paws.

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