Question

Vermiform appendix is an example of _________

• A. Analogous structure
• B. Homologous structure
• C. Vestigial structure
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Vestigial structure

Vermiform appendix is vestigial in man as cellulose of plant food is simplified by cooking but these are very long sized in herbivores like rabbit, horse etc. and have symbiotic bacteria which secrete enzyme to digest the cellulosic part of the plant food.

So, the correct answer is 'Vestigial structure'