Two organs which are similar in structure and origin, but not necessarily in function are called

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Two organs which are similar in structure and origin, but not necessarily in function are called

Homologous

Analogous

Apocrine

None of these

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(a) Homologous organs are similar in structure and origin but not necessarily in function. Hence, organs from different species having a similar basic form, microscopic structures, body position and embryonic development are said to be homologous.

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Biology

Which of the following structures is homologus to the wing of a bird ?

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(NEET-2016)

How does paleontology, comparative anatomy and morphology help in study of evolution.

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Which of the following are the correct pair of homologous organs?

$I.$ Hands of man and wings of bat

$II.$ Wings of bat and wings of cockroach

$III.$ Wings of bird and wings of butterfly

$IV.$ Fins of fish and forelimbs of horse

$V.$ Forearm of human and forelimbs of horse

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The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in response to a common environmental challenge, is called

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(NEET-2013)

Basic principles of embryonic development were stated by

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Two organs which are similar in structure and origin, but not necessarily in function are called

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Which of the following structures is homologus to the wing of a bird ?

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Basic principles of embryonic development were stated by

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