Question

Analogous organs have which of the following properties?

• A. Similar structure and similar function.
• B. Similar structure but different function.
• C. Different structure but similar function.
• D. Diferent structure and different function.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Different structure but similar function.

By definition, analogous organs are such organs which have different evolutionary history and different structure but serve the same function. For example, wings of a bat (skinfolds between elongated fingers) and wings of an insect have different structures, but they both serve as the organs used for making a flight.