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Question

Consider the following statement.
(A) The wings of birds and insects are homologous structures
(B) The wings of insects and bats are analogous structures
(C) The wings of bats and birds are homologous structures
(D) The wings of birds and insects are analogous structures

Choose the option which includes only the correct statements.

A
A and C
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B and D
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A, B, and D
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A, C, and D
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Solution

The correct option is B B and D
Analogous structures are anatomically different structures though they perform similar functions. The wings of birds, bats, and insects are analogous structures; they serve the same function of flight but their structure and origin are different from each other.


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