Question

Limbs of a frog, lizard, bird, human are

• A. analogous
• B. homologous
• C. analogous and homologous
• D. used to fly

Answer 1

The correct option is B

homologous

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Limbs of a frog, lizard, bird and human have the same origin and structure are different in function.
2. Such organs with the same origin and structure but different functions are called homologous organs.
3. Thus, the limbs of a frog, lizard, bird, and human are homologous.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Organs or structures that differ in origin and structure but have the same function are called analogous organs or structures.

Option C:

Homologous organs or structures cannot be analogous and vice versa.

Option D:

Limbs of frogs, humans and lizards are used to walk on land.

Final answer: The limbs of a frog, lizard, bird and human are homologous.