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Hand of man, wing of bat and flipper of seal represent:

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Vestigeal organs

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Evolutionary organs

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Analogous organs

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Homologous organs

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Solution

The correct option is D
Homologous organs

The forelimbs of man, bats and seal are homologous organs. These forelimbs have same structure and perform different functions such as hand of man is for grasping; wing of bat is for flying and flippers of seal for swimming.

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