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Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.

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a-tendril, b-thorn, c-Cucurbita, d-Bougainvillea
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b-tendril, a-thorn, d-Cucurbita, c-Bougainvillea
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b-tendril, a-thorn, c-Cucurbita, d-Bougainvillea
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a-tendril, b-thorn, c-Cucurbita, d-Bougainvillea
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Solution

The correct option is B b-tendril, a-thorn, d-Cucurbita, c-Bougainvillea
Homologous organs :
Homologous organs have the same basic plan but perform different functions.
The given image represents thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita .
Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs. They are present in the axillary position, thorns are a deterrent to herbivores and the tendrils provide support. Thus they perform different functions.


Final answer :
(B) b-tendril, a-thorn, d-Cucurbita, c-Bougainvillea

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