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Assertion (A): Wings of bat and wings of bird are homologous structures.

Reason (R): Wings of bird and bat were not inherited from a common ancestor.

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Only A is correct.
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Only R is correct.
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Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A.
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Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A.
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Solution

The correct option is B Only R is correct.
Wings of bat and wings of bird are analogous structures. They are structurally dissimilar and do not have a common origin. They have a common function which is flying.
Homologies and analogies

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