Question

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.

• A. Only R is correct.
• B. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation for A.
• C. Only A is correct.
• D. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A.

Answer 1

The correct option is A 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.