Question

Choose the correct statement with reference to organic evolution.
I) Flippers of whale and wing of bat exhibit analogy.
II) Wing of butterfly and wing of birds exhibit homology.
III) Organs with dissimilar structure are called analogous organs.
IV) Organs with similar structure and origin are called homologous organs.

• A. I and II
• B. II and IV
• C. I and II
• D. III and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is D III and IV

Homologous structures have the same embryonic origin and basic structure, but they do not perform the same function. Flipper of whale and wings of bat exhibit homology.