Question

Which among the following are examples of homologous organs?

• A. Wings of butterfly and bird
• B. Flippers of penguins and dolphins
• C. Eye of octopus and mammals
• D. Forelimbs of whales, bats, cheetah and humans

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Forelimbs of whales, bats, cheetah and humans

• Forelimbs of whales, bats, cheetah and humans are homologous organs.

• They all have similar structure but perform different functions.

• The remaining options are examples of analogous organs.