What do homologous organs indicate?

Evolution does not exist

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Different structure that perform the same function

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Similar structure that perform different functions

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Do not indicate common ancestory

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The correct option is C Similar structure that perform different functions
Homologous organs indicates that evolution resulted in similar origins taking up different functions with time and need. The homologous structures are a result of divergent evolution. The forelimbs of bat, man, cheetah and whale have the same basic structural design. They have the same origin. But the forelimbs of these animals have different shapes and functions.

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